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Gomsey Family History

Gomsey 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: Godsey, Homsey, Goewey, Gorse, Ramsey, Fossey, Gosney, Cossey, Posey

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Where is the Gomsey family from?

You can see how Gomsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gomsey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gomsey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gomsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gomsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gomsey. 100% of Gomsey men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gomsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomsey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gomsey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gomsey. For the veterans among your Gomsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomsey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gomsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gomsey in 1965 was 63, and 91 in 1995.

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