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Limon Family History

Limon Name Meaning

Spanish (Limón): from limón ‘lemon’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of the fruit. This surname is most common in Mexico. French: habitational name from any of several places called Limon from limon ‘silt’. Turkish: ornamental name nickname or metonymic occupational name from limon ‘lemon’.

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


Similar surnames: Ligon, Simon, Lion, Lamon, Lemon, Picon, Lison, Simeon, Miron, Lozon

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Where is the Limon family from?

You can see how Limon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Limon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Limon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Limon families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Limon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Limon families in 1911.
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What did your Limon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Limon. 34% of Limon men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Income
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Limon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Limon 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Limon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Limon. For the veterans among your Limon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Limon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Limon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Limon in 1942 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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