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Windbacher Family History

Windbacher 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: Weilbacher, Windecker, Wombacher, Limbacher, Winebarger, Winder

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Where is the Windbacher family from?

You can see how Windbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windbacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Windbacher family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Windbacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Windbacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Windbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Windbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windbacher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Windbacher. 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 5 military records available for the last name Windbacher. For the veterans among your Windbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windbacher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Windbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Windbacher in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windbacher 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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