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Muramoto Family History

Muramoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 村本 ‘(one who lives) at the base of the village’. 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 Muramoto family from?

You can see how Muramoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muramoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 33 Muramoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Muramoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Muramoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muramoto 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 Muramoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muramoto. 30% of Muramoto men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Muramoto women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muramoto were Helper and Farm 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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muramoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muramoto 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 Muramoto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 303 military records available for the last name Muramoto. For the veterans among your Muramoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muramoto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muramoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Muramoto in 1962 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muramoto 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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