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Murakawa Family History

Murakawa 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: Murakami, Arakawa, Furukawa, Morikawa, Murayama, Kurokawa, Muranaka

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Where is the Murakawa family from?

You can see how Murakawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murakawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Murakawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 77% of all the recorded Murakawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Murakawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murakawa 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 Murakawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murakawa. 100% of Murakawa 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 Murakawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Murakawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murakawa 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Murakawa. 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 71 military records available for the last name Murakawa. For the veterans among your Murakawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murakawa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Murakawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murakawa in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murakawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murakawa 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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