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Overom Family History

Overom 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: Over, Overly, Overy, Vero, Overby, Otero, Overton, Oveson, Poveromo

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Where is the Overom family from?

You can see how Overom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Overom family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Overom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Overom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overom 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 51 census records available for the last name Overom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Overom. 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 10 military records available for the last name Overom. For the veterans among your Overom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Overom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Overom in 1966 was 94, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overom 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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