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Limpus Family History

Limpus Surname 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: Bumpus, Rimkus, Lips, Limes, Lipps, Lipes, Lemus, Limas, Lummus

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Where is the Limpus family from?

You can see how Limpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limpus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Limpus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Limpus families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Limpus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Limpus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limpus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Limpus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limpus. 23% of Limpus men worked as a Farming and 30% of Limpus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limpus were Sheet Metal Worker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Limpus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Limpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limpus 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Limpus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 632 military records available for the last name Limpus. For the veterans among your Limpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limpus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Limpus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Limpus in 1955 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limpus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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