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Overhill Family History

Overhill Surname Meaning

probably a late variant of Overall.

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


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Where is the Overhill family from?

You can see how Overhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Overhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Overhill families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Overhill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Overhill families in 1891.
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What did your Overhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Overhill. 100% of Overhill men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 84% of Overhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bakers Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overhill 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Overhill. 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 61 military records available for the last name Overhill. For the veterans among your Overhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overhill

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