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Limoges Family History

Limoges Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from the city of Limoges and of several other places in the southwestern part of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Limoges family from?

You can see how Limoges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limoges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Limoges families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 239 Limoges families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Limoges's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Limoges families in 1911.
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What did your Limoges ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Operatrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Limoges. 20% of Limoges men worked as a Journalier and 38% of Limoges women worked as an Operatrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limoges were Cultivateur and Institutrice.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Marchande
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operatrice
    38%
  • Revenue
    38%
  • Institutrice
    25%

What Limoges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Limoges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limoges 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Limoges. 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 449 military records available for the last name Limoges. For the veterans among your Limoges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limoges lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Limoges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Limoges in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limoges 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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