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Gomolka Family History

Gomolka 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: Homolka, Gogola, Smolka, Opolka, Homola, Golonka, Gomoll, Molla, Mola

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Where is the Gomolka family from?

You can see how Gomolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomolka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gomolka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gomolka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomolka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gomolka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomolka 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 Gomolka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gomolka. 56% of Gomolka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gomolka women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gomolka were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Press Hand
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gomolka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Gomolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomolka 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gomolka. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gomolka. For the veterans among your Gomolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomolka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gomolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gomolka in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomolka 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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