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Gomba Family History

Gomba 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: Bomba, Lomba, Golba, Gamba, Gombar, Goda, Toma, Gaba, Roma, Goya

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Where is the Gomba family from?

You can see how Gomba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gomba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gomba families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gomba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gomba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gomba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomba 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gomba. 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 118 military records available for the last name Gomba. For the veterans among your Gomba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gomba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gomba in 1968 was 55, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomba 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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