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Overberry Family History

Overberry 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: Overberg, Overbey, Overbeck, Dewberry, Carberry, Overby, Atterberry

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Where is the Overberry family from?

You can see how Overberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Overberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Overberry family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Overberry's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Overberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Overberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overberry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Overberry. 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 11 military records available for the last name Overberry. For the veterans among your Overberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overberry lifespan?

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