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Gimbert Family History

Gimbert Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin) and French: apparently from the rare ancient Germanic personal name Gimberht.

The second element of this name is berht, which means ‘bright shining’.

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


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You can see how Gimbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gimbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Gimbert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gimbert families in 1911.
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What did your Gimbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gimbert. 100% of Gimbert men worked as a Contractor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Contractor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gimbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimbert 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Gimbert. 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 333 military records available for the last name Gimbert. For the veterans among your Gimbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gimbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gimbert in 1963 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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