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Murayama Family History

Murayama Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 村山 ‘the mountain near the village’. It is more common in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


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Where is the Murayama family from?

You can see how Murayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Murayama families living in Hawaii. This was about 53% of all the recorded Murayama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Murayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murayama 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 Murayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper Hand Pick were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murayama. 50% of Murayama men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Murayama women worked as a Helper Hand Pick.

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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
    50%
  • Mason
    22%
  • Tractor Operator
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper Hand Pick
    100%

What Murayama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Murayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murayama 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Murayama. 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 300 military records available for the last name Murayama. For the veterans among your Murayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murayama lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Murayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murayama in 1950 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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