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Overdurff Family History

Overdurff 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: Overdorff, Overdorf, Overturf, Oberdorf, Orendorff, Deardurff, Verdun

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Where is the Overdurff family from?

You can see how Overdurff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdurff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overdurff families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Overdurff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Overdurff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overdurff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdurff 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 14 census records available for the last name Overdurff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdurff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Overdurff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Overdurff. For the veterans among your Overdurff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdurff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Overdurff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Overdurff in 1986 was 97, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overdurff 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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