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Overson Family History

Overson Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): apparently a variant of Everson. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Ovesen. Americanized form of Norwegian Oversen: patronymic from the personal name Over a rare variant in Agder of Olve (see Ouverson).

The surname Oversen is extinct in Norway.

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


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You can see how Overson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Overson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Overson family living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overson's in Canada. Saskatchewan and 1 other province had the highest population of Overson families in 1911.
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What did your Overson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Overson. 100% of Overson men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Overson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overson 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Overson. 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 595 military records available for the last name Overson. For the veterans among your Overson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Overson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overson in 1952 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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