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Overhulse Family History

Overhulse 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: Verhulst, Overholser, Overholt, Verhelst, Hulse, Overly, Derousse

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Where is the Overhulse family from?

You can see how Overhulse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overhulse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overhulse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Overhulse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Overhulse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Overhulse families in 1840.
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What did your Overhulse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overhulse. 50% of Overhulse men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Overhulse women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Overhulse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Overhulse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overhulse 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Overhulse. 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 54 military records available for the last name Overhulse. For the veterans among your Overhulse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overhulse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Overhulse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overhulse in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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