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Limes Family History

Limes Surname Meaning

Spanish (Limés): habitational name from Limés in Oviedo province northern Spain.

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


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Where is the Limes family from?

You can see how Limes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Limes families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Limes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Limes families in 1891.
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What did your Limes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Limes. 100% of Limes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Limes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limes 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Limes. 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 745 military records available for the last name Limes. For the veterans among your Limes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Limes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Limes in 1964 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limes 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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