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Limeburn Family History

Limeburn 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: Limburg, Kilburn, Winburn, Lamborn, Fishburn, Lefebure, Wilburn

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Where is the Limeburn family from?

You can see how Limeburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limeburn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Limeburn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Limeburn families living in Norfolk. This was about 86% of all the recorded Limeburn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Limeburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limeburn 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 Limeburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Limeburn. 100% of Limeburn 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 Limeburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Limeburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limeburn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Limeburn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Limeburn. For the veterans among your Limeburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limeburn lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limeburn

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