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Overgaard Family History

Overgaard Surname Meaning

Danish; Norwegian (mainly Øvergaard and Øvergård); Swedish (Övergaard and Övergård) are names that originate from Scandinavian regions.

The term ‘upper farm’ denotes a specific geographical feature that influenced the naming.

These habitational names indicate that the individuals likely resided at a farm situated in a higher elevation or upper area.

Such names reflect the agrarian culture and the importance of land in Scandinavian heritage.

Additionally, these variations in spelling showcase the linguistic nuances within the different Scandinavian languages.

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


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Where is the Overgaard family from?

You can see how Overgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overgaard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Overgaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Overgaard families living in Alberta. This was about 91% of all the recorded Overgaard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Overgaard families in 1911.
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What did your Overgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overgaard. 35% of Overgaard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overgaard women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Overgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overgaard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Overgaard. 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 400 military records available for the last name Overgaard. For the veterans among your Overgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overgaard lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Overgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Overgaard in 1950 was 38, and 62 in 2004.

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