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Over Family History

Over Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Over such as those in Cambridgeshire Cheshire and Gloucestershire or Littleover and Mickleover (both in Derbyshire) or a topographic name from residence at a bank or river bank from Old English ōfer ‘bank’ or from residence in the upper part of a settlement or at the top of a slope from Old English ofer ‘slope hill ridge’. North German and Dutch: topographic name denoting someone who lived above or beyond a settlement or feature. Swedish (Över): ornamental name of unexplained etymology.

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

Similar surnames: Ober, Overy, Dover, Rover, Lier, Cover, Hover, Ozer, Oder, Oser

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You can see how Over families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Over family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Over families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Over families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Over's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Over families in 1911.

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Census Records
There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Over. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Over 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Over. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Over. For the veterans among your Over ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Over. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Over census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Over

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Over. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Over. For the veterans among your Over ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Over lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Over life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Over in 1948 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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