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Ura Family History

Ura 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: Mura, Dura, Ury, Gura, Jura, Ure, Uran, Sura, Cura, Lura

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Where is the Ura family from?

You can see how Ura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ura family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ura families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Ura's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ura families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ura 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 Ura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ura. 100% of Ura men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ura 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Ura. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ura. For the veterans among your Ura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ura lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ura in 1952 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ura 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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