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Limestahl Family History

Limestahl Name 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: Simental, Pimental, Mestas, Livesay, Westall, Smestad, Pimenta

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Where is the Limestahl family from?

You can see how Limestahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limestahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Limestahl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Limestahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Limestahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limestahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limestahl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Limestahl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Limestahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limestahl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Limestahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Limestahl. For the veterans among your Limestahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limestahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Limestahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Limestahl in 1966 was 62, and 75 in 1994.

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