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Lima Name Meaning

Spanish: possibly from lima ‘file’. Portuguese: topographic name for someone living on the banks of the river of this name (of pre-Roman origin probably akin to a Celtic element lemos limos ‘elm’). In some cases probably also Albanian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from limë (definite form lima) ‘file rasp’ also ‘cornhusking tool’. This surname is rare in Albania and Kosovo.

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


Similar surnames: Zima, Lama, Lira, Lipa, Lina, Lia, Lier, Lomba, Limas, Mina

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Where is the Lima family from?

You can see how Lima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lima families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lima's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lima families in 1911.
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What did your Lima ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lima. 34% of Lima men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lima women worked as a Religieuse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Tailleur
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lima 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Lima. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lima. For the veterans among your Lima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lima lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lima in 1944 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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