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Overpeck Family History

Overpeck Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Oberbeck

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


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Where is the Overpeck family from?

You can see how Overpeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overpeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overpeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Overpeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Overpeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overpeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overpeck 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 Overpeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overpeck. 31% of Overpeck men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Overpeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overpeck were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Mathematician Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Overpeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overpeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overpeck 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Overpeck. 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 585 military records available for the last name Overpeck. For the veterans among your Overpeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overpeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Overpeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Overpeck in 1958 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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