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Overbo Family History

Overbo 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: Overby, Over, Overly, Overy, Vero, Otero, Overton, Oberto, Zerbo

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Where is the Overbo family from?

You can see how Overbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Overbo families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Overbo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overbo 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 Overbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Overbo. 100% of Overbo men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Overbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Overbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbo 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Overbo. 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 Overbo. For the veterans among your Overbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Overbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Overbo in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overbo 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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