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Overmeier Family History

Overmeier 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: Overmeyer, Obermeier, Overmier, Ostermeier, Lodermeier, Obermeyer

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Where is the Overmeier family from?

You can see how Overmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Overmeier families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Overmeier's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Overmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Overmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overmeier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Overmeier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Overmeier. For the veterans among your Overmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overmeier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Overmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Overmeier in 1969 was 91, and 89 in 2002.

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