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Overlees Family History

Overlees 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: Overbeek, Oberlies, Overley, Overly, Overbeck, Verges, Overland

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Where is the Overlees family from?

You can see how Overlees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overlees family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Overlees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Overlees families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Overlees's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Overlees families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overlees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overlees ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Overlees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overlees 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Overlees. 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 38 military records available for the last name Overlees. For the veterans among your Overlees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overlees lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Overlees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Overlees in 1968 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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