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Limber Family History

Limber Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Great Limber in Lindsey (Lincolnshire). This place is named with Old English lind ‘lime tree’ + beorg ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Limber family from?

You can see how Limber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Limber families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Limber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Limber families in 1891.
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What did your Limber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Limber. 75% of Limber 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
    75%
  • General Cleaner At Factory
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Limber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limber 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Limber. 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 480 military records available for the last name Limber. For the veterans among your Limber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Limber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Limber in 1962 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limber 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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