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Oveatt Family History

Oveatt 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: Oviatt, Lovett, Evatt, Evett, Ovitt, Sweatt, Pyeatt, Ott, Over, Batt

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Where is the Oveatt family from?

You can see how Oveatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oveatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Oveatt families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oveatt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oveatt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Oveatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveatt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oveatt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oveatt. For the veterans among your Oveatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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