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Muramatsu Family History

Muramatsu Name 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: Muramoto, Komatsu, Murakami, Kuramoto, Murayama, Murat, Muranaka

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Where is the Muramatsu family from?

You can see how Muramatsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muramatsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Muramatsu families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Muramatsu's in USA. California had the highest population of Muramatsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muramatsu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muramatsu ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Muramatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muramatsu 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Muramatsu. 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 102 military records available for the last name Muramatsu. For the veterans among your Muramatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muramatsu lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Muramatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Muramatsu in 1974 was 94, and 80 in 2004.

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