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Overd Family History

Overd Surname Meaning

see Overett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Overd family from?

You can see how Overd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overd family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Overd families living in Somerset. This was about 68% of all the recorded Overd's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Overd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overd 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 Overd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Overd. 100% of Overd men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Overd 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Glove Maker
    13%

What Overd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Overd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overd 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Overd. 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 59 military records available for the last name Overd. For the veterans among your Overd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overd 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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