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Morishita Family History

Morishita Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 森下 ‘(one who lives) below the forest’. It is mainly found in the Kyōto–Ōsaka region and the island of Okinawa.

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


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Where is the Morishita family from?

You can see how Morishita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morishita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Morishita families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Morishita's in USA. California had the highest population of Morishita families in 1920.
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What did your Morishita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morishita. 38% of Morishita 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
    38%
  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Morishita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morishita 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 Morishita. 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 328 military records available for the last name Morishita. For the veterans among your Morishita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morishita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Morishita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Morishita in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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