This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Overholtzer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Overholtzer Family History

Overholtzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and German Oberholtzer.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Overholtzer family from?

You can see how Overholtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overholtzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overholtzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Overholtzer family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Overholtzer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Overholtzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overholtzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Overholtzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overholtzer. 33% of Overholtzer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Overholtzer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overholtzer were Attendant and Operator.

View Census Data for Overholtzer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Attendant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

What Overholtzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overholtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overholtzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Overholtzer

Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Overholtzer. 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.

View all Overholtzer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Overholtzer. For the veterans among your Overholtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Overholtzer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Overholtzer family history

Discover More

What is the average Overholtzer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Overholtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Overholtzer in 1957 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Overholtzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overholtzer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Overholtzer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial