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Urakami Family History

Urakami 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, Arakaki, Kawakami, Sakai, Badami, Prakash, Adami, Takagi

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Where is the Urakami family from?

You can see how Urakami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urakami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Urakami families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Urakami's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Urakami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urakami 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 Urakami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urakami. 100% of Urakami men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Urakami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Urakami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urakami 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Urakami. 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 15 military records available for the last name Urakami. For the veterans among your Urakami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urakami lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Urakami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Urakami in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urakami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urakami 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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