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Overmeyer Family History

Overmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Obermeyer and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Overmeyer family from?

You can see how Overmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Overmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Overmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmeyer 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 Overmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overmeyer. 25% of Overmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Overmeyer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overmeyer were General Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • General Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Overmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Overmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmeyer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Overmeyer. 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 418 military records available for the last name Overmeyer. For the veterans among your Overmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Overmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Overmeyer in 1956 was 38, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overmeyer 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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