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Gomaz Family History

Gomaz Name 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, Gomez, Omar, Gorman, Roman, Oman, Goda, Goltz, Toma, Doman

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Where is the Gomaz family from?

You can see how Gomaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomaz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gomaz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gomaz families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomaz's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gomaz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gomaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gomaz. 64% of Gomaz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Section Hand
    19%
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Gomaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomaz 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Gomaz. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gomaz. For the veterans among your Gomaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomaz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gomaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gomaz in 1959 was 47, and 74 in 2002.

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