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Windell Family History

Windell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Windle.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element vind ‘wind’ + the suffix -ell

a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Windell family from?

You can see how Windell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Windell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Windell families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Windell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Windell families in 1891.
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What did your Windell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Windell. 100% of Windell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 72% of Windell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Shop Assistant
    7%
  • Packer Paper Goods
    7%

What Windell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Windell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windell 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Windell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Windell. For the veterans among your Windell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Windell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Windell in 1955 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windell 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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