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Murasaki Family History

Murasaki 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: Muraski, Murakami, Masaki, Moraski, Murawski, Muranaka, Miyasaki

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Where is the Murasaki family from?

You can see how Murasaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murasaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Murasaki families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murasaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Murasaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murasaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Murasaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murasaki 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Murasaki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Murasaki. For the veterans among your Murasaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murasaki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murasaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murasaki in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murasaki 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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