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Overdale Family History

Overdale 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: Coverdale, Overall, Hovermale, Governale, Overly, Overkamp, Verde

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Where is the Overdale family from?

You can see how Overdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Overdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Overdale families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Overdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Overdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdale 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 489 census records available for the last name Overdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdale 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Overdale. 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 6 military records available for the last name Overdale. For the veterans among your Overdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overdale 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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