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Overlot Family History

Overlot 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: Overly, Overholt, Overton, Overlock, Overlin, Overson, Overley, Over

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Where is the Overlot family from?

You can see how Overlot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overlot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Overlot families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Overlot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Overlot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overlot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overlot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overlot. 100% of Overlot men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Overlot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overlot 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Overlot. 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 11 military records available for the last name Overlot. For the veterans among your Overlot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overlot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Overlot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overlot in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 1999.

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