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Gomp Family History

Gomp 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: Komp, Gump, Romp, Comp, Gompf, Gomm, Gong, Kopp, Gold, Kamp

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Where is the Gomp family from?

You can see how Gomp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gomp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gomp family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomp's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gomp families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gomp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomp 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gomp. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gomp. For the veterans among your Gomp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Gomp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gomp in 1964 was 59, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomp 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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