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Overbye Family History

Overbye 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: Overby, Overly, Overy, Overbeek, Verble, Overmyer, Overbey, Overbay

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Where is the Overbye family from?

You can see how Overbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overbye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Overbye families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbye's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Overbye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overbye 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 Overbye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overbye. 37% of Overbye men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Overbye women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overbye were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Overbye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Overbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbye 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Overbye. 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 39 military records available for the last name Overbye. For the veterans among your Overbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Overbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Overbye in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overbye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overbye 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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