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Limbacher Family History

Limbacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Limbach (see Limbach).

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


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Where is the Limbacher family from?

You can see how Limbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Limbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Limbacher families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Limbacher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Limbacher families in 1880.
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What did your Limbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limbacher. 50% of Limbacher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Limbacher women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Limbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Limbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbacher 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Limbacher. 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 517 military records available for the last name Limbacher. For the veterans among your Limbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbacher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Limbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Limbacher in 1954 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Limbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limbacher 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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