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Overseth Family History

Overseth 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: Helseth, Everett, Iversen, Overbeck, Berreth, Nesseth, Borseth

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Where is the Overseth family from?

You can see how Overseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Overseth families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Overseth's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Overseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overseth 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 Overseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overseth. 58% of Overseth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Overseth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overseth were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Overseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Overseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overseth 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Overseth. 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 23 military records available for the last name Overseth. For the veterans among your Overseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Overseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Overseth in 1965 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overseth 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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