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Windall Family History

Windall 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: Tindall, Windell, Swindall, Kindall, Kendall, Windle, Sandall

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Where is the Windall family from?

You can see how Windall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Windall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Windall families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Windall's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Windall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windall 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 Windall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Windall. 100% of Windall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Windall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windall 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Windall. 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 137 military records available for the last name Windall. For the veterans among your Windall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windall lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Windall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Windall in 1987 was 91, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windall 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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