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Overand Family History

Overand 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: Overland, Overend, Loveland, Overall, Ostrand, Overmann, Verano

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Where is the Overand family from?

You can see how Overand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Overand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Overand families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Overand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Overand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overand 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 Overand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overand. 100% of Overand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overand 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Overand. 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 200 military records available for the last name Overand. For the veterans among your Overand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Overand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Overand in 1955 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overand 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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