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Overitt Family History

Overitt 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: Everitt, Averitt, Everett, Verity, Averitte, Ovitt, Meritt, Everist

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Where is the Overitt family from?

You can see how Overitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Overitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Overitt families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Overitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Overitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overitt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Overitt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Overitt. For the veterans among your Overitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overitt 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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