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Oveland Family History

Oveland 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: Overland, Loveland, Eveland, Hoveland, Roseland, Osland, Copeland

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Where is the Oveland family from?

You can see how Oveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oveland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oveland families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Oveland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oveland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Oveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveland 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Oveland. 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 31 military records available for the last name Oveland. For the veterans among your Oveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oveland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oveland in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oveland 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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