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Gomery Family History

Gomery Surname Meaning

late variant of Montgomery with loss of the initial element.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gomery family from?

You can see how Gomery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gomery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Gomery families living in Herefordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gomery's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Gomery families in 1891.
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What did your Gomery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gomery. 91% of Gomery 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
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gomery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomery 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Gomery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gomery. For the veterans among your Gomery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gomery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gomery in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gomery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomery 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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