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Dupra Family History

Dupra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dura, Dupre, Dutra, Dupras, Mura, Gupta, Dury, Duer, Duca, Duda

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Where is the Dupra family from?

You can see how Dupra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dupra family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dupra's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Dupra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dupra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupra. 34% of Dupra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dupra women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupra were Carpenter and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Sewer
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Dupra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dupra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Dupra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Dupra. For the veterans among your Dupra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dupra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dupra in 1963 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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