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Gomas Family History

Gomas 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: Goman, Lomas, Gomes, Tomas, Comas, Romas, Golas, Domas, Jonas, Thomas

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Where is the Gomas family from?

You can see how Gomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gomas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gomas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gomas families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gomas's in USA. California had the highest population of Gomas families in 1880.
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What did your Gomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gomas. 66% of Gomas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gomas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gomas were Helper and Helper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    66%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomas 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Gomas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Gomas. For the veterans among your Gomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gomas in 1968 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

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