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

Gompman Family History

Gompman 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: Goodman, Gorman, Goeman, Goman, Goleman, Gohman, Gottman, Hopman

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 Gompman family from?

You can see how Gompman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gompman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gompman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gompman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gompman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gompman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gompman ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gompman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gompman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gompman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gompman

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gompman. 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 Gompman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Gompman. For the veterans among your Gompman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gompman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gompman family history

Discover More

What is the average Gompman lifespan?

Average Gompman life expectancy in 1978 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gompman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gompman family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gompman last name

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