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Ovelman Family History

Ovelman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Overman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Belman, Helman, Abelman, Kielman

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Where is the Ovelman family from?

You can see how Ovelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ovelman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovelman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ovelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ovelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovelman. 100% of Ovelman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ovelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Ovelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovelman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ovelman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Ovelman. For the veterans among your Ovelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ovelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ovelman in 1966 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ovelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovelman 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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