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Gouma Family History

Gouma 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: Bouma, Touma, Douma, Azuma, Gorman, Cosma, Goda, Toma, Goeman, Kozma

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Where is the Gouma family from?

You can see how Gouma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gouma families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouma's in USA. California had the highest population of Gouma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouma 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 60 census records available for the last name Gouma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouma 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Gouma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gouma. For the veterans among your Gouma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Gouma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gouma in 1964 was 81, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouma 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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