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Limerick Name Meaning

Irish: habitational name from the city or county of Limerick in Ireland. The placename is recorded as Luimneach in the 11th century and may mean ‘bare area’.

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


Similar surnames: Lipnick, Limbrick, Merrick, Millerick, Merica, Emmerich, Melick

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Where is the Limerick family from?

You can see how Limerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Limerick families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Limerick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Limerick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limerick. 22% of Limerick men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Limerick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limerick were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Limerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limerick 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Limerick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Limerick. For the veterans among your Limerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limerick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Limerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Limerick in 1955 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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