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Windemaker Family History

Windemaker 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, Wanamaker, Rademaker, Wannamaker, Nonemaker, Wiedmaier

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Where is the Windemaker family from?

You can see how Windemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windemaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Windemaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Windemaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Windemaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Windemaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windemaker 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 72 census records available for the last name Windemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windemaker 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 Windemaker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Windemaker. For the veterans among your Windemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windemaker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Windemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Windemaker in 1969 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windemaker 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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