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Goms Family History

Goms 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: Goos, Gomes, Goss, Goes, Ooms, Toms, Gums, Gomm, Ross, Gong

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Where is the Goms family from?

You can see how Goms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goms families living in Vermont. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goms's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Goms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goms. 40% of Goms men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Goms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goms 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Goms. 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 63 military records available for the last name Goms. For the veterans among your Goms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goms in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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