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Overmars Family History

Overmars 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: Overmann, Overman, Obermark, Overgard, Overkamp, Vergara, Obermann

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Where is the Overmars family from?

You can see how Overmars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmars family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Overmars families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Overmars's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Overmars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overmars ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Overmars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmars 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Overmars. 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 6 military records available for the last name Overmars. For the veterans among your Overmars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmars lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Overmars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Overmars in 1970 was 85, and 62 in 2002.

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