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![Show Contents]() Overfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The German surname Overfield is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man. Early Origins of the Overfield familyThe surname Overfield was first found in East Prussia, where the name Oberer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Overfield familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Overfield research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1815 is included under the topic Early Overfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Overfield Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more. Early Notables of the Overfield familyMore information is included under the topic Early Overfield Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Overfield migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Overfield Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Geo Overfield, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Overfield Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Irene M. Overfield, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1910
- Chauncey Overfield, aged 37, who landed in America, in 1910
- Mrs. R. O. Overfield, aged 35, who settled in America, in 1912
| Contemporary Notables of the name Overfield (post 1700) | + |
- Peter Delome "Pete" Overfield (1874-1959), All-American and professional football player, federal judge and rancher
- Lloyd J. Overfield, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 9 aerial victories
- Jackie Overfield (b. 1932), English former professional footballer
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