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Goomey Family History

Goomey 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: Toomey, Gooley, Moomey, Pooley, Goody, Hooley, Goewey, Woomer, Looney

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Where is the Goomey family from?

You can see how Goomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goomey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goomey families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goomey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Goomey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Goomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goomey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goomey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goomey. For the veterans among your Goomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goomey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Goomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goomey in 1984 was 23, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goomey 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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