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Overbo Family History

Overbo Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Overby, Over, Overly, Overy, Vero, Otero, Overton, Oberto, Zerbo

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Where is the Overbo family from?

You can see how Overbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overbo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Overbo families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Overbo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Overbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overbo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overbo. 59% of Overbo 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 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Overbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overbo 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Overbo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Overbo. For the veterans among your Overbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Overbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Overbo in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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