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Overal Family History

Overal Surname Meaning

see Overall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Overal family from?

You can see how Overal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Overal families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Overal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overal 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 Overal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overal. 85% of Overal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Overal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Overal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overal 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Overal. 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 163 military records available for the last name Overal. For the veterans among your Overal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overal lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Overal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Overal in 1985 was 71, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overal 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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