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Gomber Family History

Gomber 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: Gombert, Gomer, Gamber, Gombar, Comber, Gomberg, Gober, Sommer, Ober

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Where is the Gomber family from?

You can see how Gomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gomber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gomber families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gomber's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gomber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomber 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 Gomber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gomber. 27% of Gomber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gomber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gomber were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Inspector
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Gomber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomber 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gomber. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gomber. For the veterans among your Gomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gomber in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomber 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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