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Limner Family History

Limner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Limmer, Linner, Limer, Lipner, Liner, Pinner, Lier, Leiner, Eigner

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Where is the Limner family from?

You can see how Limner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Limner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Limner family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Limner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Limner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Limner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Limner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Limner. For the veterans among your Limner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Limner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Limner in 1965 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limner 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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