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Overheiser Family History

Overheiser 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: Overholser, Berkheiser, Olheiser, Emenheiser, Overmeyer, Oberhauser

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Where is the Overheiser family from?

You can see how Overheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Overheiser families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Overheiser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Overheiser families in 1880.
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What did your Overheiser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Overheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overheiser 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Overheiser. 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 60 military records available for the last name Overheiser. For the veterans among your Overheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overheiser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Overheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Overheiser in 1970 was 63, and 76 in 1989.

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