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Muraoka Family History

Muraoka Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 村岡 ‘village hill’. 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 Muraoka family from?

You can see how Muraoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muraoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Muraoka families living in Hawaii. This was about 63% of all the recorded Muraoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Muraoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muraoka 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 Muraoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muraoka. 20% of Muraoka men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Muraoka women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muraoka were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Muraoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muraoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muraoka 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 Muraoka. 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 387 military records available for the last name Muraoka. For the veterans among your Muraoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muraoka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Muraoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Muraoka in 1959 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muraoka 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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