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Overdick Family History

Overdick 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: Oberdick, Overbeck, Overlock, Vernick, Overpeck, Herrick, Verdier

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Where is the Overdick family from?

You can see how Overdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overdick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Overdick families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Overdick's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Overdick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overdick 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 Overdick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overdick. 72% of Overdick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Overdick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Overdick were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Overdick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Overdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overdick 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Overdick. 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 117 military records available for the last name Overdick. For the veterans among your Overdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overdick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Overdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Overdick in 1960 was 45, and 96 in 2001.

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