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Overeem Family History

Overeem 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: Overend, Overweg, Overbeek, Overbey, Overley, Vereen, Over, Everett

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Where is the Overeem family from?

You can see how Overeem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overeem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Overeem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Overeem families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Overeem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Overeem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overeem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overeem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overeem. 34% of Overeem men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Overeem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overeem 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Overeem. 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 85 military records available for the last name Overeem. For the veterans among your Overeem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overeem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overeem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Overeem in 1964 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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