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Overaker Family History

Overaker 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: Overacker, Overmyer, Overmier, Kerker, Verdier, Obenauer, Vercher

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Where is the Overaker family from?

You can see how Overaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Overaker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Overaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Overaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overaker 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 Overaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reporter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overaker. 100% of Overaker men worked as a Reporter.

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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

  • Reporter
    100%

What Overaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Overaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overaker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Overaker. 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 82 military records available for the last name Overaker. For the veterans among your Overaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Overaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Overaker in 1970 was 90, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overaker 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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