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Gomper Family History

Gomper 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: Gomer, Pomper, Gompers, Cooper, Sommer, Homer, Gower, Comer, Kopper

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Where is the Gomper family from?

You can see how Gomper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomper family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gomper families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gomper family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gomper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomper 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 99 census records available for the last name Gomper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomper 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gomper. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gomper. For the veterans among your Gomper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomper lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Gomper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gomper in 1986 was 79, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomper 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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