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Windeck Family History

Windeck 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: Winder, Winnick, Windels, Waldeck, Winiecki, Windell, Landeck

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Where is the Windeck family from?

You can see how Windeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Windeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Windeck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Windeck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Windeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windeck 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 187 census records available for the last name Windeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windeck 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Windeck. 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 390 military records available for the last name Windeck. For the veterans among your Windeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Windeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Windeck in 1965 was 66, and 92 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windeck 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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