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Gompers Family History

Gompers Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Gundbert (see Gombert).

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


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Where is the Gompers family from?

You can see how Gompers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gompers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gompers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gompers families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gompers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gompers families in 1911.
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What did your Gompers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gompers. 45% of Gompers men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gompers women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gompers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gompers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gompers 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Gompers. 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 586 military records available for the last name Gompers. For the veterans among your Gompers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gompers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gompers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gompers in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gompers 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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