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Morihara Family History

Morihara 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: Moriyama, Kurihara, Morikawa, Morehart, Mihara, Mortara, Orchard

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Where is the Morihara family from?

You can see how Morihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Morihara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Morihara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Morihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morihara 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 98 census records available for the last name Morihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morihara 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Morihara. 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 39 military records available for the last name Morihara. For the veterans among your Morihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morihara lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Morihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Morihara in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morihara 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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