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Limbird Family History

Limbird Surname 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: Lombard, Limburg, Limberg, Liburd, Lumbard, Limbert, Bird, Lambert

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Where is the Limbird family from?

You can see how Limbird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbird family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Limbird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Limbird family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Limbird's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Limbird families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limbird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Limbird ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Limbird. 100% of Limbird women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Limbird family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Limbird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbird 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Limbird. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Limbird. For the veterans among your Limbird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbird lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Limbird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Limbird in 1961 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limbird ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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