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Overmier Family History

Overmier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Overmeyer Obermeyer and their variants.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Overmier family from?

You can see how Overmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Overmier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Overmier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overmier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmier 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 Overmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overmier. 29% of Overmier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overmier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Overmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmier 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Overmier. 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 377 military records available for the last name Overmier. For the veterans among your Overmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Overmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Overmier in 1961 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overmier 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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