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Windegger Family History

Windegger 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: Windecker, Winder, Winger, Winegar, Nydegger, Honegger, Wiegner

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Where is the Windegger family from?

You can see how Windegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windegger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windegger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Windegger families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Windegger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Windegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windegger 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 69 census records available for the last name Windegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windegger 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 Windegger. 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 57 military records available for the last name Windegger. For the veterans among your Windegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windegger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Windegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Windegger in 1971 was 100, and 98 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windegger 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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