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Overfeldt Family History

Overfeldt 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: Overfelt, Overfield, Overholt, Verhelst, Overend, Niedfeldt, Seefeldt

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Where is the Overfeldt family from?

You can see how Overfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Overfeldt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Overfeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Overfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Overfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overfeldt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Overfeldt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Overfeldt. For the veterans among your Overfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overfeldt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Overfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Overfeldt in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overfeldt 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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