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Overmyer Family History

Overmyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Overmeyer Obermeyer and their variants.

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


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Where is the Overmyer family from?

You can see how Overmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Overmyer families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Overmyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmyer 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 Overmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overmyer. 34% of Overmyer men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Overmyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overmyer were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • House Wife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Overmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Overmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmyer 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Overmyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Overmyer. For the veterans among your Overmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmyer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Overmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Overmyer in 1946 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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