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Limbo Family History

Limbo Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish limbo a word of ultimately Latin origin

in Roman Catholic theology referring to a region between heaven and hell.

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


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Where is the Limbo family from?

You can see how Limbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Limbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Limbo families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Limbo's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Limbo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limbo 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 Limbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Limbo. 50% of Limbo men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Limbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Limbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbo 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Limbo. 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 355 military records available for the last name Limbo. For the veterans among your Limbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Limbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Limbo in 1962 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limbo 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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