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Overhead Family History

Overhead Surname Meaning

see Overett.

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


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Where is the Overhead family from?

You can see how Overhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overhead family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Overhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Overhead families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Overhead's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Overhead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overhead. 100% of Overhead 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Overhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overhead 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Overhead. 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 44 military records available for the last name Overhead. For the veterans among your Overhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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