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Sambert Family History

Sambert 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, Samberg, Rambert, Albert, Tabbert, Kamber, Amberg, Halbert

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Where is the Sambert family from?

You can see how Sambert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sambert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Sambert families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sambert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sambert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambert 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 Sambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sambert. 22% of Sambert men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sambert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sambert were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Sambert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sambert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambert 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Sambert. 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 162 military records available for the last name Sambert. For the veterans among your Sambert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Sambert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sambert in 1967 was 75, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sambert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambert 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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