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Oversen Family History

Oversen 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: Iversen, Overson, Iverson, Hoversten, Overton, Oveson, Overend

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Where is the Oversen family from?

You can see how Oversen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oversen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oversen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Oversen family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Oversen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Oversen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oversen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oversen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Oversen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Oversen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oversen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Oversen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oversen. For the veterans among your Oversen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oversen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oversen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oversen in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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