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Murata Family History

Murata Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 村田 ‘village rice paddy’. It is found throughout Japan but not in large numbers.

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


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Where is the Murata family from?

You can see how Murata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Murata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 41 Murata families living in Hawaii. This was about 36% of all the recorded Murata's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Murata families in 1920.
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What did your Murata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murata. 20% of Murata men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Murata women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murata were Salesman and Helper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Worker
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murata 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Murata. 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 773 military records available for the last name Murata. For the veterans among your Murata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murata lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Murata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Murata in 1950 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murata 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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