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Overtree Family History

Overtree 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: Overstreet, Vertrees, Ventre, Overton, Ferree, Overweg, Overbeek

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Where is the Overtree family from?

You can see how Overtree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overtree family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overtree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Overtree families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Overtree's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Overtree families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overtree 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 Overtree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overtree. 67% of Overtree men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Overtree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Overtree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overtree 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Overtree. 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 Overtree. For the veterans among your Overtree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overtree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Overtree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Overtree in 1963 was 84, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overtree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overtree 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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