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Overman Family History

Overman Surname Meaning

Dutch: status name from Middle Dutch overman ‘judge arbitrator go-between’. Americanized form of German Overmann.

English (East Anglia): occupational name from Middle English overman ‘leader ruler; supervisor overseer’ perhaps also ‘judge arbitrator’ (compare 1 above).

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


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Where is the Overman family from?

You can see how Overman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Overman families living in Norfolk. This was about 61% of all the recorded Overman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Overman families in 1891.
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What did your Overman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overman. 91% of Overman 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
    91%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Overman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Overman. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Overman. For the veterans among your Overman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Overman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Overman in 1944 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overman 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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