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Gurbert Family History

Gurbert 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: Guebert, Gumbert, Gilbert, Herbert, Garber, Hubert, Gobert, Humbert

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Where is the Gurbert family from?

You can see how Gurbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurbert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gurbert families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Gurbert families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurbert's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gurbert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurbert 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 77 census records available for the last name Gurbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurbert 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 Gurbert. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurbert. For the veterans among your Gurbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurbert lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Gurbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurbert in 1981 was 74, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurbert 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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