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Overfield Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived at the ‘upper field’ from Middle English over ‘upper higher’ + feld ‘field’ (Old English uferra feld) or a habitational name from any place so named such as Overfield Farm in Allexton (Leicestershire). Americanized form of German Oberfeld a cognate of 1 above and possibly also of Dutch Overveld (see Overfelt ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sherfield, Barfield, Berfield, Orfield, Haverfield, Woodfield

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Where is the Overfield family from?

You can see how Overfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Overfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Overfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Overfield families in 1891.
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What did your Overfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gamekeeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Overfield. 34% of Overfield men worked as a Gamekeeper and 89% of Overfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overfield were Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut. .

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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 1939

  • Gamekeeper
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer H W
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Confectionercake Maker
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Overfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overfield 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Overfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Overfield. For the veterans among your Overfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Overfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Overfield in 1955 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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