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Windis Family History

Windis 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: Windish, Windes, Windus, Winder, Wind, Windle, Mundis, Windels

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Where is the Windis family from?

You can see how Windis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Windis families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Windis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Windis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windis 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 104 census records available for the last name Windis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Windis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Windis. For the veterans among your Windis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Windis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Windis in 1975 was 19, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windis 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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