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Overbaugh Family History

Overbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberbach a topographic and perhaps a habitational name from ober ‘upper’ + Bach ‘stream creek’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Overbaugh family from?

You can see how Overbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Overbaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Overbaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Overbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Overbaugh. 60% of Overbaugh men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Overbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbaugh 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Overbaugh. 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 766 military records available for the last name Overbaugh. For the veterans among your Overbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Overbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Overbaugh in 1958 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overbaugh 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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