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Overholser Family History

Overholser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and German Oberholtzer.

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


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Where is the Overholser family from?

You can see how Overholser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overholser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overholser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Overholser families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overholser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overholser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overholser 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 Overholser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overholser. 26% of Overholser men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Overholser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overholser were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    33%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Overholser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Overholser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overholser 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Overholser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Overholser. For the veterans among your Overholser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overholser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Overholser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Overholser in 1949 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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