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Windelmann Family History

Windelmann 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: Winkelmann, Lindemann, Winkelman, Wiedenmann, Wiedemann, Biedermann

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Where is the Windelmann family from?

You can see how Windelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Windelmann family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Windelmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Windelmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Windelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windelmann 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Windelmann. 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 4 military records available for the last name Windelmann. For the veterans among your Windelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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