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Overturf Family History

Overturf Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Oberdorf.

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


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Where is the Overturf family from?

You can see how Overturf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overturf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overturf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Overturf families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Overturf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overturf families in 1840.
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What did your Overturf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overturf. 26% of Overturf men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Overturf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overturf were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Overturf. 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 Overturf. For the veterans among your Overturf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overturf lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Overturf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Overturf in 1943 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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