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Overcash Family History

Overcash Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Oberkirch a habitational name meaning ‘upper church’ from a place so named in Baden

(or possibly from any of the places called Oberkirchen in Westphalia and Saar district).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Overcash family from?

You can see how Overcash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overcash family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overcash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Overcash families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Overcash's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Overcash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overcash 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 Overcash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overcash. 23% of Overcash men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Overcash women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overcash were Salesman and Spooler.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    17%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Spooler
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Overcash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overcash 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Overcash. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Overcash. For the veterans among your Overcash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overcash lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Overcash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Overcash in 1954 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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