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Limi Family History

Limi 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: Lima, Lim, Lime, Simi, Lisi, Limb, Li, Kim, Im, Ling

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Where is the Limi family from?

You can see how Limi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Limi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Limi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Limi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Limi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Limi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limi 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Limi. 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 24 military records available for the last name Limi. For the veterans among your Limi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limi lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Limi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Limi in 1978 was 92, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Limi 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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