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Overdorff Family History

Overdorff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberdorf.

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


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Where is the Overdorff family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overdorff. 48% of Overdorff men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Overdorff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overdorff were Pattern Maker and Milker.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Pattern Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Milker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdorff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Overdorff. 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 306 military records available for the last name Overdorff. For the veterans among your Overdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Overdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Overdorff in 1963 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overdorff 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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