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Murota Family History

Murota 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: Murata, Mura, Rota, Mota, Hirota, Milota, Murga, Kurta, Murgia

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Where is the Murota family from?

You can see how Murota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Murota families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murota's in USA. California had the highest population of Murota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murota ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Murota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murota 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Murota. 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 22 military records available for the last name Murota. For the veterans among your Murota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murota lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Murota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murota in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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