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Overdyke Family History

Overdyke 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: Overly, Overy, Verde, Overacker, Overby, Coverdale, Overdorf, Opdyke

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Where is the Overdyke family from?

You can see how Overdyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdyke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Overdyke families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Overdyke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Overdyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdyke 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 104 census records available for the last name Overdyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdyke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Overdyke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Overdyke. For the veterans among your Overdyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdyke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Overdyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Overdyke in 1973 was 66, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overdyke 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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