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Limbough Family History

Limbough 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: Limbaugh, Kimbrough, Rombough, Limburg, Lobaugh, Lough, Limbach

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Where is the Limbough family from?

You can see how Limbough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Limbough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Limbough family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Limbough's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Limbough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limbough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limbough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Limbough. 67% of Limbough 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
    67%
  • None
    34%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Limbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbough 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Limbough. 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 71 military records available for the last name Limbough. For the veterans among your Limbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbough lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1997, in the United States, Limbough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Limbough in 1945 was 25, and 88 in 1997.

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