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Where is the Overwater family from?

You can see how Overwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overwater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Overwater families living in California. This was about 70% of all the recorded Overwater's in USA. California had the highest population of Overwater families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overwater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records
There are 419 census records available for the last name Overwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overwater 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Overwater. 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 11 military records available for the last name Overwater. For the veterans among your Overwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Overwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overwater census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Overwater

Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Overwater. 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.

View all Overwater immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Overwater. For the veterans among your Overwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Overwater military records

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What is the average Overwater lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Overwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Overwater in 1960 was 58, and 74 in 2003.

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