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Overleese Family History

Overleese 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: Overbeek, Oberlies, Overley, Reese, Breese, Overfield, Overly

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Where is the Overleese family from?

You can see how Overleese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overleese family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overleese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Overleese family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Overleese's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Overleese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overleese 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 321 census records available for the last name Overleese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overleese 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Overleese. 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 81 military records available for the last name Overleese. For the veterans among your Overleese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overleese lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Overleese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Overleese in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overleese 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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