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Overgard Family History

Overgard Name Meaning

Norwegian and Danish (Øvergård); Swedish (Övergård): see Overgaard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Overgaard, Ostergard, Ostergaard, Overberg, Rosengard, Overland

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Where is the Overgard family from?

You can see how Overgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overgard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Overgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Overgard families living in Kansas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Overgard's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Overgard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overgard. 50% of Overgard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overgard women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Overgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overgard 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Overgard. 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 292 military records available for the last name Overgard. For the veterans among your Overgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overgard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Overgard in 1964 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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