Gomes Family History

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Gomes Name Meaning

Portuguese: from the medieval personal name Gomes, probably Visigothic in origin, from guma ‘man’. This name is also common on the west coast of India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gomez, Tomes, Goes, Domes, Gole, Romes, Gores, Lopes, Remes, Domen

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Gomes Family Origin

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Gomes Family Occupations

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  • Berlin Wool & Stationary Shop

    13%

  • Charwoman

    13%

  • Fisherman

    13%

  • House Keeper

    13%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Gomes family was House Keeper. Berlin Wool & Stationary Shop, Charwoman and Fisherman were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gomes. The most common Gomes occupation in the UK was Berlin Wool & Stationary Shop. 13% of Gomes's were Berlin Wool & Stationary Shops.

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Gomes Historical Records

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Gomes Life Expectancy

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Between 1941 and 2004, Gomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gomes in 1941 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gomes

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