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Overmann Family History

Overmann Surname Meaning

North German:: topographic name for someone who lived on the bank of a river from Middle Low German over ‘river bank’ + man ‘man’.

status name for a judge or arbitrator (compare Dutch Overman).

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


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Where is the Overmann family from?

You can see how Overmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Overmann families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Overmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Overmann families in 1880.
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What did your Overmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overmann. 50% of Overmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overmann women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmann 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Overmann. 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 305 military records available for the last name Overmann. For the veterans among your Overmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Overmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Overmann in 1962 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overmann 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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