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Limberger Family History

Limberger 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: Lemberger, Leinberger, Hamberger, Rumberger, Milberger, Hemberger

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Where is the Limberger family from?

You can see how Limberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Limberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Limberger families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Limberger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Limberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limberger. 48% of Limberger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Limberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limberger were Factory Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Factory Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Limberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limberger 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Limberger. 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 820 military records available for the last name Limberger. For the veterans among your Limberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Limberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Limberger in 1964 was 92, and 64 in 2003.

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