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Moriwaki Family History

Moriwaki 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: Morawski, Moriyama, Borowski, Morioka, Morici, Mariani, Morikawa

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Where is the Moriwaki family from?

You can see how Moriwaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moriwaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Moriwaki families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moriwaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Moriwaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moriwaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moriwaki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Moriwaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moriwaki 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Moriwaki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Moriwaki. For the veterans among your Moriwaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moriwaki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moriwaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moriwaki in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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