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Gomsrud Family History

Gomsrud 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: Grimsrud, Kolsrud, Gossard, Gourd, Goodrum, Gomer, Johnsrud, Homstad

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Where is the Gomsrud family from?

You can see how Gomsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomsrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gomsrud families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gomsrud's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Gomsrud families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gomsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomsrud 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gomsrud. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gomsrud. For the veterans among your Gomsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomsrud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gomsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gomsrud in 1962 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomsrud 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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