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Overberger Family History

Overberger 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: Overberg, Herberger, Neuberger, Hohenberger, Heuberger, Rehberger

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Where is the Overberger family from?

You can see how Overberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Overberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Overberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overberger 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 Overberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overberger. 100% of Overberger men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Overberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Overberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overberger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Overberger. 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 45 military records available for the last name Overberger. For the veterans among your Overberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Overberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Overberger in 1963 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overberger 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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