History of your Surname
Get access to Gomeson family records.Start a free trial

Gomeson Family History

Gomeson 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: Goodson, Gomes, Oveson, Okeson, Gosson, Oleson, Tomson, Tompson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gomeson family from?

You can see how Gomeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gomeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gomeson families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomeson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gomeson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gomeson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gomeson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Gomeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gomeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomeson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gomeson

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gomeson. 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.

View all Gomeson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gomeson. For the veterans among your Gomeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gomeson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gomeson family history

Discover More

What is the average Gomeson lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gomeson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gomeson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial