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Gambert Family History

Gambert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lambert, Gaubert, Gombert, Gabbert, Gimbert, Gamber, Rambert, Gabert

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Where is the Gambert family from?

You can see how Gambert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gambert families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gambert's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gambert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambert. 23% of Gambert men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gambert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambert were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Gambert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gambert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambert 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Gambert. 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 394 military records available for the last name Gambert. For the veterans among your Gambert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gambert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gambert in 1960 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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