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Murashige Family History

Murashige 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: Morishige, Murchie, Muraski, Qureshi, Rashid, Berkshire, Mathie

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Where is the Murashige family from?

You can see how Murashige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murashige family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Murashige families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Murashige families living in Hawaii. This was about 93% of all the recorded Murashige's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Murashige families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murashige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murashige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Caretaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murashige. 28% of Murashige men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Murashige women worked as a Caretaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murashige were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Caretaker
    58%
  • Maid
    43%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Murashige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murashige 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Murashige. 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 136 military records available for the last name Murashige. For the veterans among your Murashige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murashige lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Murashige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Murashige in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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