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Rambert Name 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


Similar surnames: Rembert, Lambert, Harbert, Haubert, Aubert, Rebert, Ambers, Rambeau

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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 1840 there were 4 Rambert families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rambert's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rambert families in 1840.
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What did your Rambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambert. 52% of Rambert men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Rambert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rambert were Attendant and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Factory Work
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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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 USA, 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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