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Murase Family History

Murase 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, Maras, Rase, Buras, Kuras, Furse, Murnane, Purse, Mase, Burse

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Where is the Murase family from?

You can see how Murase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murase families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murase's in USA. California had the highest population of Murase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murase 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 Murase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murase. 100% of Murase 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Murase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Murase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murase 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Murase. 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 69 military records available for the last name Murase. For the veterans among your Murase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murase lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Murase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Murase in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murase 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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