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Motomura Family History

Motomura 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: Tamura, Matsuura, Matura, Omura, Moura, Matsumura, Nomura, Motola

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Where is the Motomura family from?

You can see how Motomura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motomura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motomura families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Motomura's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Motomura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motomura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motomura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motomura. 100% of Motomura 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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What Motomura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Motomura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motomura 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Motomura. 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 19 military records available for the last name Motomura. For the veterans among your Motomura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motomura lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Motomura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Motomura in 1960 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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