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Overlin Family History

Overlin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Oberlin.

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


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Where is the Overlin family from?

You can see how Overlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Overlin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Overlin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Overlin families in 1911.
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What did your Overlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overlin. 39% of Overlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overlin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Overlin. 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 399 military records available for the last name Overlin. For the veterans among your Overlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Overlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Overlin in 1965 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overlin 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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