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Cambert Family History

Cambert 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, Calbert, Rambert, Camber, Albert, Tabbert, Kamber, Chambers

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Where is the Cambert family from?

You can see how Cambert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Cambert families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cambert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cambert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambert 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 Cambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cambert. 100% of Cambert women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cambert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Cambert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambert 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cambert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Cambert. For the veterans among your Cambert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cambert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cambert in 1971 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambert 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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