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Overa Family History

Overa 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, Overy, Lovera, Vera, Olvera, Avera, Ober, Rover, Cover, Vara

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Where is the Overa family from?

You can see how Overa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Overa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Overa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Overa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overa 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 143 census records available for the last name Overa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overa 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Overa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Overa. For the veterans among your Overa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Overa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Overa in 1971 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overa 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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