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Limpkin Family History

Limpkin 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: Lipkin, Lumpkin, Lampkin, Simpkin, Simkin, Zipkin, Pipkin, Lamkin

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Where is the Limpkin family from?

You can see how Limpkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limpkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Limpkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Limpkin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Limpkin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Limpkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limpkin 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 Limpkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Limpkin. 100% of Limpkin men worked as a Window Cleaner H W and 100% of Limpkin 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

  • Window Cleaner H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Limpkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Limpkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limpkin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Limpkin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Limpkin. For the veterans among your Limpkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limpkin lifespan?

Average Limpkin life expectancy in 2002 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limpkin 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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