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Oveall Family History

Oveall 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: Overall, Loveall, Overly, Odell, Veal, Dovell, Veale, Theall, Covell

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Where is the Oveall family from?

You can see how Oveall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Oveall families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oveall's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oveall families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Oveall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oveall. 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 Oveall. For the veterans among your Oveall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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