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Windeguth Family History

Windeguth 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: Lindemuth, Wenderoth, Lindenmuth, Wildermuth, Winder, Winegar

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Where is the Windeguth family from?

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

What Windeguth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Windeguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windeguth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Windeguth. 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 94 military records available for the last name Windeguth. For the veterans among your Windeguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windeguth lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Windeguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Windeguth in 1992 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windeguth 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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