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Overell Family History

Overell Surname Meaning

probably a late variant of Overall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Overell family from?

You can see how Overell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Overell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Overell families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Overell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Overell families in 1891.
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What did your Overell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Overell. 87% of Overell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overell 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Overell. 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 192 military records available for the last name Overell. For the veterans among your Overell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Overell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Overell in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overell 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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