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Overgard Family History

Overgard Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish (Øvergård); Swedish (Övergård): see Overgaard.

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


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Where is the Overgard family from?

You can see how Overgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overgard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Overgard family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Overgard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Overgard families in 1911.
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What did your Overgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overgard. 50% of Overgard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overgard women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overgard 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Overgard. 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 292 military records available for the last name Overgard. For the veterans among your Overgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overgard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Overgard in 1964 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overgard 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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