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Overstret Family History

Overstret 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: Overstreet, Hoversten, Verstraete, Versteeg, Okerstrom, Verret

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Where is the Overstret family from?

You can see how Overstret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overstret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overstret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Overstret families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overstret's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Overstret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overstret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overstret ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Overstret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overstret 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Overstret. 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 17 military records available for the last name Overstret. For the veterans among your Overstret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overstret lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Overstret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Overstret in 1980 was 58, and 88 in 1988.

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