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Gumbert Name Meaning

North German: variant of Gombert .

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


Similar surnames: Gumpert, Humbert, Guebert, Hubbert, Grabert, Gombert, Guckert, Aubert

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Where is the Gumbert family from?

You can see how Gumbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gumbert families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gumbert's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gumbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumbert. 30% of Gumbert men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gumbert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumbert were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gumbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbert 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Gumbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Gumbert. For the veterans among your Gumbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gumbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gumbert in 1952 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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