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Overbeek Family History

Overbeek Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of many places called Overbeke meaning ‘across the creek’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Overbeek family from?

You can see how Overbeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbeek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Overbeek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Overbeek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbeek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overbeek families in 1891.
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What did your Overbeek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overbeek. 60% of Overbeek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overbeek women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Overbeek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Overbeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbeek 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Overbeek. 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 102 military records available for the last name Overbeek. For the veterans among your Overbeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbeek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Overbeek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Overbeek in 1960 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overbeek 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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