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Oversmith Family History

Oversmith 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: Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Nesmith, Kupersmith, Silversmith, De Smith

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Where is the Oversmith family from?

You can see how Oversmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oversmith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oversmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oversmith families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oversmith's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Oversmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oversmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oversmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oversmith. 30% of Oversmith men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Oversmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Oversmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oversmith 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oversmith. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oversmith. For the veterans among your Oversmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oversmith lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Oversmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oversmith in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

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