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Oveross Family History

Oveross 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: Deross, Ross, Cross, Over, Gross, Ovens, Overly, Overy, Orosz, Evers

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Oveross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveross 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oveross. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oveross. For the veterans among your Oveross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oveross lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Oveross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oveross in 1956 was 51, and 68 in 1998.

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