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Overlid Family History

Overlid 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: Overlin, Overly, Overland, Overend, Oberlin, Overley, Over, Berlin

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Where is the Overlid family from?

You can see how Overlid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overlid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Overlid families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Overlid's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Overlid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overlid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overlid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overlid. 100% of Overlid women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Overlid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overlid 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Overlid. 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 35 military records available for the last name Overlid. For the veterans among your Overlid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overlid lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Overlid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Overlid in 1974 was 51, and 65 in 2003.

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