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Overred Family History

Overred 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: Overend, Overweg, Verret, Overbey, Overley, Over, Verran, Terres

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Where is the Overred family from?

You can see how Overred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overred family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Overred families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Overred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Overred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overred 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Overred. 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 Overred. For the veterans among your Overred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overred lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overred 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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