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Gembert Family History

Gembert 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: Gombert, Rembert, Gimbert, Gumbert, Gebert, Lambert, Gilbert, Herbert

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Where is the Gembert family from?

You can see how Gembert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gembert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gembert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gembert families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gembert's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gembert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gembert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gembert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gembert 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gembert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gembert. For the veterans among your Gembert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gembert lifespan?

Average Gembert life expectancy in 1979 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gembert 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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