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Goumas Family History

Goumas 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: Goulas, Gorman, Goeman, Bouras, Goman, Gohman, Dumas, Tougas, Lomas

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Where is the Goumas family from?

You can see how Goumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goumas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goumas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goumas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goumas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goumas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goumas 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 Goumas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goumas. 24% of Goumas men worked as a Cook and 100% of Goumas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Cook
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Goumas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Goumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goumas 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Goumas. 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 141 military records available for the last name Goumas. For the veterans among your Goumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goumas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Goumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goumas in 1954 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goumas 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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