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Gohmert Family History

Gohmert 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: Ohmer, Gobert, Gombert, Gomer, Goedert, Sohmer, Goshert, Rohmer

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Where is the Gohmert family from?

You can see how Gohmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohmert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohmert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Gohmert families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohmert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gohmert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohmert 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 Gohmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gohmert. 34% of Gohmert men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Gohmert women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gohmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Gohmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohmert 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gohmert. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gohmert. For the veterans among your Gohmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohmert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Gohmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gohmert in 1955 was 29, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohmert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohmert 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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