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Overs Family History

Overs Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Overs in Shropshire. The placename derives from Old English ofer ‘slope hill ridge’.

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


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You can see how Overs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Overs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Overs families living in Warwickshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Overs's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Overs families in 1891.
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What did your Overs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overs. 82% of Overs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Gloveress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overs 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Overs. 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 Overs. For the veterans among your Overs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Overs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Overs in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overs 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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