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Gomon Family History

Gomon 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: Goman, Goon, Gamon, Golon, Momon, Gordon, Simon, Gorman, Roman, Noon

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Where is the Gomon family from?

You can see how Gomon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gomon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gomon families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gomon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gomon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomon 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 Gomon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gomon. 50% of Gomon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gomon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomon 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gomon. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gomon. For the veterans among your Gomon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gomon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gomon in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomon 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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