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Overhage Family History

Overhage 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: Verhage, Verhagen, Everage, Overkamp, Verge, Overland, Overholt

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Where is the Overhage family from?

You can see how Overhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overhage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Overhage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Overhage families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Overhage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Overhage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overhage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overhage. 100% of Overhage men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Overhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overhage 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Overhage. 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 91 military records available for the last name Overhage. For the veterans among your Overhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overhage lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Overhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Overhage in 1970 was 56, and 63 in 2001.

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