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Overmass Family History

Overmass 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: Overcash, Overcast, Overmann, Overman, Overkamp, Obermann, Overland

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Where is the Overmass family from?

You can see how Overmass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmass family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Overmass families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Overmass's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Overmass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmass 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 Overmass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overmass. 50% of Overmass women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Overmass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmass 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Overmass. 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 16 military records available for the last name Overmass. For the veterans among your Overmass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmass lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overmass 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overmass

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