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Limas Family History

Limas Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Lima.

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


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Where is the Limas family from?

You can see how Limas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Limas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Limas families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Limas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Limas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limas 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 Limas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limas. 32% of Limas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Limas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limas were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Limas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Limas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limas 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Limas. 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 278 military records available for the last name Limas. For the veterans among your Limas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Limas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Limas in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limas 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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