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Overheu Family History

Overheu 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: Overweg, Overbey, Verhey, Overley, Over, Iversen, Overly, Overbeck

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Where is the Overheu family from?

You can see how Overheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overheu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Overheu family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Overheu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Overheu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overheu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Overheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Overheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overheu 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Overheu. 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 34 military records available for the last name Overheu. For the veterans among your Overheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overheu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Overheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Overheu in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overheu 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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