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Oveal Family History

Oveal 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: Veal, Over, Beal, Real, Neal, Seal, Vea, Ovens, Overly, Overy

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Where is the Oveal family from?

You can see how Oveal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oveal families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Oveal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oveal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oveal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oveal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oveal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oveal. 100% of Oveal 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
    100%

What Oveal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Oveal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oveal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oveal. For the veterans among your Oveal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oveal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Oveal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oveal in 1976 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oveal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oveal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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