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Overbaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberbach a topographic and perhaps a habitational name from ober ‘upper’ + Bach ‘stream creek’.

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


Similar surnames: Sharbaugh, Osenbaugh, Overkamp, Buterbaugh, Keebaugh, Tombaugh

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Where is the Overbaugh family from?

You can see how Overbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Overbaugh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbaugh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overbaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overbaugh. 24% of Overbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Overbaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overbaugh were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Overbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbaugh 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Overbaugh. 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 766 military records available for the last name Overbaugh. For the veterans among your Overbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Overbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Overbaugh in 1958 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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