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Gumpert Name Meaning

German: variant of Gombert . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Gumbert, Humpert, Hummert, Huppert, Gompers, Guckert, Ruppert

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Where is the Gumpert family from?

You can see how Gumpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumpert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumpert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gumpert family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumpert's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumpert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumpert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumpert. 15% of Gumpert men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gumpert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumpert were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gumpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumpert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gumpert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gumpert. For the veterans among your Gumpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumpert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gumpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gumpert in 1953 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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