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Muranaka Family History

Muranaka Name Meaning

Japanese: written 村中 ‘(one who lives) in the center of the village’: found throughout Japan but not in large numbers.

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


Similar surnames: Muraoka, Murata, Murano, Yamanaka, Hatanaka, Murayama, Tanaka

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Where is the Muranaka family from?

You can see how Muranaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muranaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Muranaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 63% of all the recorded Muranaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Muranaka families in 1920.
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What did your Muranaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muranaka. 42% of Muranaka men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Muranaka women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muranaka were Office Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Office Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Muranaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muranaka 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 Muranaka. 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 220 military records available for the last name Muranaka. For the veterans among your Muranaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muranaka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muranaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muranaka in 1962 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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