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Murotani Family History

Murotani 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: Furutani, Murtagh, Romani, Murton, Murakami, Mariani, Otani, Murnane

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Where is the Murotani family from?

You can see how Murotani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murotani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murotani family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Murotani's in USA. California had the highest population of Murotani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murotani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murotani ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murotani ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Murotani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murotani 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Murotani. 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 26 military records available for the last name Murotani. For the veterans among your Murotani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murotani lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Murotani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murotani in 1972 was 72, and 75 in 1995.

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