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Windhaus Family History

Windhaus 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: Windham, Windus, Minhas, Winham, Gildehaus, Windels, Niehaus

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Where is the Windhaus family from?

You can see how Windhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Windhaus families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Windhaus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Windhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Windhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Windhaus. 50% of Windhaus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Windhaus women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Molder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Windhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Windhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windhaus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Windhaus. 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 202 military records available for the last name Windhaus. For the veterans among your Windhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windhaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Windhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Windhaus in 1963 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windhaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windhaus 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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