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Overmiller Family History

Overmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Obermüller distinguishing name for a miller.

Middle High German müller (see Mueller) who worked the upper (Middle High German ober) mill.

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


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Where is the Overmiller family from?

You can see how Overmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmiller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Overmiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Overmiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overmiller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Overmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overmiller. 27% of Overmiller men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%

What Overmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmiller 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Overmiller. 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 274 military records available for the last name Overmiller. For the veterans among your Overmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmiller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Overmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Overmiller in 1965 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Overmiller 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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