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Windhager Family History

Windhager Surname 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: Wildhaber, Windham, Winder, Winger, Widger, Windecker, Wiedmaier

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Where is the Windhager family from?

You can see how Windhager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windhager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Windhager families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Windhager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Windhager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windhager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Windhager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windhager 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Windhager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Windhager. For the veterans among your Windhager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windhager lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Windhager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Windhager in 1978 was 69, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windhager ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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