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Overdof Family History

Overdof 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: Overdorf, Overton, Oberdorf, Verdon, Overdorff, Overson, Over, Overly

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Where is the Overdof family from?

You can see how Overdof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Overdof families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Overdof's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Overdof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Overdof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Overdof. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Overdof. For the veterans among your Overdof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdof lifespan?

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