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Limes Name Meaning

Spanish (Limés): habitational name from Limés in Oviedo province northern Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Lier, Hilmes, Limas, Imes, Lipes, Simes, Lies, Lime, Lien, Lile

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Where is the Limes family from?

You can see how Limes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Limes families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Limes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Limes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Limes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Limes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Limes. 33% of Limes men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Limes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Limes were Clerk and Farmer. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Limes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limes 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Limes. 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 745 military records available for the last name Limes. For the veterans among your Limes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Limes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Limes in 1964 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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