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Limerick Family History

Limerick Surname Meaning

Irish: habitational name from the city or county of Limerick in Ireland.

The placename is recorded as Luimneach in the 11th century and may mean ‘bare area’.

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


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Where is the Limerick family from?

You can see how Limerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Limerick families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Limerick's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Limerick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limerick 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 Limerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Limerick. 100% of Limerick men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Limerick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Limerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Limerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limerick 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Limerick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Limerick. For the veterans among your Limerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limerick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Limerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Limerick in 1955 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limerick 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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