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Overed Family History

Overed 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: Overend, Over, Overly, Overy, Overby, Veres, Vereb, Overweg, Overbey

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Where is the Overed family from?

You can see how Overed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overed family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Overed families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Overed's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Overed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overed 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 Overed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overed. 100% of Overed 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 569 census records available for the last name Overed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overed 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Overed. 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 25 military records available for the last name Overed. For the veterans among your Overed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overed lifespan?

Average Overed life expectancy in 1996 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overed 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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