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Rambert Family History

Rambert Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Raginbert (see 2 below) or alternatively from Hramberht composed of the elements hramn ‘raven’ and berht ‘bright’. Compare Rembert.

English (Surrey): of Norman origin from the Old French personal name Rainbert, Reinbert, Raimbert (ancient Germanic Raginbert, Reginbert from ragin ‘counsel, decision’ + berht ‘bright’) apparently sometimes (but not necessarily) influenced by the word bird.

Compare Rainbow.

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


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Where is the Rambert family from?

You can see how Rambert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Rambert families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rambert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rambert families in 1891.
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What did your Rambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rambert. 60% of Rambert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rambert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambert 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Rambert. 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 302 military records available for the last name Rambert. For the veterans among your Rambert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rambert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rambert in 1956 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

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