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Overbury Family History

Overbury Surname Meaning

from Overbury (Worcs).

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


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Where is the Overbury family from?

You can see how Overbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Overbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Overbury families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Overbury's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Overbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Overbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk G W R Goods and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Overbury. 50% of Overbury men worked as a Railway Clerk G W R Goods and 73% of Overbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overbury were Bank Clerk and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk G W R Goods
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbury 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Overbury. 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 251 military records available for the last name Overbury. For the veterans among your Overbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbury lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Overbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Overbury in 1968 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overbury 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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