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Gomila Family History

Gomila 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: Gola, Golla, Godina, Kotila, Golia, Gogola, Tomala, Tomita, Domina

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Where is the Gomila family from?

You can see how Gomila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomila family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gomila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gomila families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gomila's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gomila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomila 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 Gomila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gomila. 50% of Gomila men worked as a Chauffer. .

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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

  • Chauffer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Gomila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Gomila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomila 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Gomila. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gomila. For the veterans among your Gomila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gomila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gomila in 1966 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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