Overmann Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

The German surname Overmann is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man.

Early Origins of the Overmann family

The surname Overmann 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 Overmann family

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Overmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more.

Early Notables of the Overmann family

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Overmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Overmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

C. H. Overmann, who settled in Kentucky in 1839-1840
Cath Elis Overmann, who landed in Cincinnati, Oh in 1846 1
Ludwig Overmann, who arrived in America in 1847 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)