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Gooman Family History

Gooman 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: Goodman, Gorman, Goeman, Goman, Gohman, Goosman, Gofman, Gosman

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Where is the Gooman family from?

You can see how Gooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gooman families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gooman family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gooman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gooman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooman 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 Gooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gooman. 100% of Gooman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooman 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Gooman. 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 140 military records available for the last name Gooman. For the veterans among your Gooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooman lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Gooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gooman in 1994 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooman 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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