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Windlinger Family History

Windlinger 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: Sindlinger, Riedlinger, Willinger, Wittlinger, Dondlinger, Wineinger

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Where is the Windlinger family from?

You can see how Windlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Windlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Windlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Windlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Windlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windlinger. 100% of Windlinger women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Windlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windlinger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Windlinger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Windlinger. For the veterans among your Windlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windlinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Windlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Windlinger in 1973 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windlinger 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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