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Limbert Family History

Limbert Surname Meaning

English: altered pronunciation of Lambert.

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


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Where is the Limbert family from?

You can see how Limbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Limbert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Limbert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Limbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limbert 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 Limbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Limbert. 22% of Limbert men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Limbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limbert were Hosiery Trimmer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Iron Turner
    11%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • House Wife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Limbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Limbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbert 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Limbert. 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 932 military records available for the last name Limbert. For the veterans among your Limbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Limbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Limbert in 1949 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limbert 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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