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Gomess Family History

Gomess 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: Gomes, Gress, Tomes, Guess, Boness, Gomer, Goss, Domes, Goes, Gless

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Where is the Gomess family from?

You can see how Gomess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gomess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gomess families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gomess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gomess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomess 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 87 census records available for the last name Gomess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomess 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gomess. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gomess. For the veterans among your Gomess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomess lifespan?

Average Gomess life expectancy in 1966 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomess 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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