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Overdear Family History

Overdear 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: Verdier, Herder, Overbeck, Verde, Overberg, Werder, Overdorf, Overend

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Where is the Overdear family from?

You can see how Overdear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overdear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Overdear family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Overdear's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overdear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Overdear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Overdear. 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 15 military records available for the last name Overdear. For the veterans among your Overdear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdear lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Overdear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Overdear in 1970 was 44, and 30 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overdear 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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