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Gomlay Family History

Gomlay 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: Golay, Gola, Goman, Golla, Godley, Comley, Boulay, Gormley, Imlay

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Where is the Gomlay family from?

You can see how Gomlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomlay family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gomlay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Gomlay families living in Fife. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gomlay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gomlay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomlay 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 Gomlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gomlay. 50% of Gomlay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Gomlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomlay 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gomlay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gomlay. For the veterans among your Gomlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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