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Overy Family History

Overy Surname Meaning

English:: topographic name denoting someone dwelling ‘on the other side of the stream’ Middle English over ē ā or ǣ (Old English ēa ‘river’).

Alternatively, a topographic name denoting someone dwelling ‘beyond the low‐lying land’ (Old English ēg).

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


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Where is the Overy family from?

You can see how Overy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Overy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Overy families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Overy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overy families in 1891.
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What did your Overy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Overy. 17% of Overy men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Overy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overy were Electric Crane Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Electric Crane Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Overy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overy 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Overy. 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 Overy. For the veterans among your Overy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Overy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Overy in 1945 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overy 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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