Overton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Overton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Overton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 92
Female Servant 66
Independent 44
Male Servant 27
Farmer 26
Ag Labourer 25
Labourer 21
Carpenter 14
Dress Maker 13
Shoe Maker 12
Laundress 9
Tailor 8
Apprentice 7
Surgeon 7
Gardener 6
Brick Layer 5
Brick Maker 5
Brass Founder 5
Weaver 5
Ribbon Weaver 5
Solicitor 4
Mason 4
Widow 4
Frame Work Knitter 4
Collier 4

Overton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Overton 100% 20,757
2 Everton 86% 4,689
3 Averton 86% 128

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The surname Overton is the most popular version of all its varients

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