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Overfelt Family History

Overfelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberfeld or in some cases Dutch Overveld, a habitational name from any of various minor places in Belgium and the Netherlands called Overveld.

The name Overveld means ‘across the field’.

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


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Where is the Overfelt family from?

You can see how Overfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overfelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Overfelt families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Overfelt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Overfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overfelt 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 Overfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overfelt. 46% of Overfelt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Overfelt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overfelt were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Overfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overfelt 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Overfelt. 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 647 military records available for the last name Overfelt. For the veterans among your Overfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overfelt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Overfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Overfelt in 1952 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overfelt 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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