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Gohm Family History

Gohm 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: Bohm, Gohr, Ohm, Gohl, Gehm, Rohm, Sohm, Hohm, Gahm, Gohn

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Where is the Gohm family from?

You can see how Gohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gohm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gohm families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gohm's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gohm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohm 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 Gohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gohm. 100% of Gohm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gohm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Gohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohm 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gohm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Gohm. For the veterans among your Gohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gohm in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohm 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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