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Luria Family History

Luria Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Loria . Catalan: Castilianized form of Llúria Catalan adaptation of Italian Lauria ; or in some cases Castilianized form of Llurià possibly derived from the Latin personal name Laureanus. Compare Spanish Luria .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lurie, Loria, Lucca, Soria, Ludka, Luca, Luiz, Lori, Burda, Lukin

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Where is the Luria family from?

You can see how Luria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Luria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Luria families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Luria's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Luria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luria surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luria. 15% of Luria men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Luria women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luria were Proprietor and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Luria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luria 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Luria. 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 264 military records available for the last name Luria. For the veterans among your Luria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luria lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Luria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Luria in 1962 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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