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Overrocker Family History

Overrocker 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: Overacker, Overlock, Herlocker, Overholser, Crocker, Rocker, Overbeck

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Where is the Overrocker family from?

You can see how Overrocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overrocker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overrocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Overrocker family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overrocker's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Overrocker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overrocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overrocker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Overrocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overrocker 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 Overrocker. 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 48 military records available for the last name Overrocker. For the veterans among your Overrocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overrocker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Overrocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Overrocker in 1971 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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