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Gomling Family History

Gomling 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: Gosling, Bolling, Goodling, Cooling, Golding, Going, Rolling, Emling

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Where is the Gomling family from?

You can see how Gomling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gomling families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Gomling families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomling's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gomling families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gomling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gomling. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gomling. For the veterans among your Gomling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Gomling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gomling in 1966 was 66, and 72 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomling 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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