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Limehouse Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Limehouse in Greater London named in Old English as ‘(the) lime-kilns’ from līm ‘lime’ + āst ‘oast kiln’.

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


Similar surnames: Morehouse, Millhouse, Whitehouse, Woodhouse, Brickhouse, Newhouse

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Where is the Limehouse family from?

You can see how Limehouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limehouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Limehouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Limehouse families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Limehouse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Limehouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limehouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limehouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Limehouse. 100% of Limehouse 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Limehouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limehouse 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Limehouse. 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 224 military records available for the last name Limehouse. For the veterans among your Limehouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limehouse lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Limehouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Limehouse in 1958 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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