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Limston Family History

Limston 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: Liston, Linton, Lipson, Winston, Litton, Limon, Leston, Plimpton

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Where is the Limston family from?

You can see how Limston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limston family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Limston families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Limston's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Limston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Limston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Limston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Limston. For the veterans among your Limston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limston 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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