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Sura Name Meaning

Polish: dialect variant or an Americanized form of Szura . Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia): nickname derived from the Romanian (Wallachian) adjective sur ‘gray’ or perhaps from the Slovak surový ‘raw coarse rude’ (compare 3 below). Czech (Sůra): nickname derived from the adjective sur(ov)ý ‘raw coarse rude’ or Middle High German sūr ‘sour’. Czech (Šůra): nickname derived from the adjective šurý ‘crooked bent’ also meaning ‘cross-eyed’. Czech (Surá): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Surý (see Sury ). Czech (Šurá): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Šurý (see Sury ).7: Indian (Gujarat): Vania and Muslim name of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Dura, Sur, Kara, Gura, Suri, Susa, Lura, Sera, Saha, Jura

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You can see how Sura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sura family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sura families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sura's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sura families in 1911.
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What did your Sura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sura. 50% of Sura men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sura 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sura. 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 583 military records available for the last name Sura. For the veterans among your Sura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sura lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sura in 1956 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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