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Goome Family History

Goome Surname 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: Googe, Groome, Goode, Roome, Moore, Holme, Grime, Grove, Goody, Boone

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Where is the Goome family from?

You can see how Goome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goome family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Goome families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goome's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Goome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goome 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Goome. For the veterans among your Goome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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