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Gombert Family History

Gombert Surname Meaning

French and German: from Gundbert an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements gund ‘battle’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

See also Gimpel.

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


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Where is the Gombert family from?

You can see how Gombert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gombert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gombert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gombert families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gombert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gombert families in 1891.
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What did your Gombert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gombert. 30% of Gombert men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gombert women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gombert were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gombert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gombert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gombert. 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 598 military records available for the last name Gombert. For the veterans among your Gombert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gombert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gombert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gombert in 1962 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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