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Gomm Family History

Gomm Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Gumm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gomm family from?

You can see how Gomm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gomm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 265 Gomm families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gomm's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Gomm families in 1891.
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What did your Gomm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gomm. 13% of Gomm men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Gomm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gomm were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farmworker
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Gomm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gomm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomm 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Gomm. 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 Gomm. For the veterans among your Gomm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomm lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gomm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gomm in 1960 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomm 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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