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Gompay Family History

Gompay 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, Gopal, Pompa, Gotay, Gombar, Golay, Compas, Gompf, Pompey, May

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Where is the Gompay family from?

You can see how Gompay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gompay family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gompay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gompay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gompay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gompay 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 Gompay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gompay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gompay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gompay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gompay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gompay. For the veterans among your Gompay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gompay lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Gompay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gompay in 1987 was 80, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gompay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gompay 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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