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Overdeck Family History

Overdeck 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: Overbeck, Overpeck, Overlock, Oberbeck, Oberdick, Averbeck, Overbeek

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Where is the Overdeck family from?

You can see how Overdeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overdeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Overdeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overdeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Overdeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overdeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Overdeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Overdeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdeck 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Overdeck. 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 10 military records available for the last name Overdeck. For the veterans among your Overdeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdeck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Overdeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Overdeck in 1970 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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