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Limbert Family History

Limbert Name Meaning

English: altered pronunciation of Lambert .

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


Similar surnames: Lampert, Liebert, Gimbert, Libbert, Lambert, Lammert, Lamberth, Imber

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Where is the Limbert family from?

You can see how Limbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Limbert families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Limbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Limbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limbert. 20% of Limbert men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Limbert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limbert were Owner and 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Silk Finisher
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Limbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limbert 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Limbert. 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 932 military records available for the last name Limbert. For the veterans among your Limbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limbert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Limbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Limbert in 1949 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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