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Overhus Family History

Overhus 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: Oberhaus, Over, Obenhaus, Fergus, Ovens, Overly, Verdun, Overy, Evers

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Where is the Overhus family from?

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

In 1940, Tavern Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overhus. 100% of Overhus men worked as a Tavern Operator.

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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

  • Tavern Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Overhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overhus 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Overhus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Overhus. For the veterans among your Overhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overhus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Overhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Overhus in 1968 was 57, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overhus 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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