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Overslaw Family History

Overslaw 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: Versaw, Kershaw, Overly, Eversley, Overland, Openshaw, Overall

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Where is the Overslaw family from?

You can see how Overslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overslaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overslaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Overslaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Overslaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Overslaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Overslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overslaw 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 Overslaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Overslaw. For the veterans among your Overslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overslaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Overslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Overslaw in 1977 was 79, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overslaw 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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