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Overweg Name Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived across (Dutch over) the road or way (Dutch weg).

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


Similar surnames: Vieweg, Overberg, Oberle, Verley, Verne, Over, Overend, Verges

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Where is the Overweg family from?

You can see how Overweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overweg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Overweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Overweg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Overweg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Overweg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overweg. 58% of Overweg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Overweg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overweg were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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What Overweg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Overweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overweg 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Overweg. 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 169 military records available for the last name Overweg. For the veterans among your Overweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overweg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Overweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Overweg in 1960 was 54, and 13 in 2004.

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