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Overacker Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Überacker a habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria from Middle High German über ‘near across from’ + acker ‘field’ denoting the location of a farm. In some instances it may be topographic.

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


Similar surnames: Steinacker, Rubenacker, Acker, Recker, Necker, Kracker, Tacker

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Where is the Overacker family from?

You can see how Overacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Overacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Overacker families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Overacker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Overacker families in 1911.
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What did your Overacker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Overacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overacker 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Overacker. 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 634 military records available for the last name Overacker. For the veterans among your Overacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overacker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Overacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Overacker in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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