Overland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Etymology of Overland

What does the name Overland mean?

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

Early Origins of the Overland family

The surname Overland 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 Overland family

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Overland 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 Overland family

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Overland migration to Canada +

Overland Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Miss Olga Overland, Norwegian settler who sailed aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1951