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Overdorf Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberdorf .

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


Similar surnames: Oberdorf, Ohlendorf, Bergdorf, Seedorf, Overton, Overturf, Endorf

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Where is the Overdorf family from?

You can see how Overdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Overdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Overdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overdorf. 35% of Overdorf men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Overdorf women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overdorf were Clerk and Office Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Conductor
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Dental Assistant
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Overdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdorf 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Overdorf. 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 689 military records available for the last name Overdorf. For the veterans among your Overdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdorf lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Overdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Overdorf in 1944 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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