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Limle Family History

Limle 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: Lile, Limke, Lime, Lisle, Litle, Linde, Pille, Lilly, Linge, Little

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Where is the Limle family from?

You can see how Limle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Limle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Limle families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Limle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Limle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Limle. 34% of Limle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • General Farm
    17%
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What Limle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Limle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limle 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Limle. 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 301 military records available for the last name Limle. For the veterans among your Limle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Limle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Limle in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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