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Winding Family History

Winding Surname Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of several places called Vinding of various origin mostly from vinning ‘cultivation (of new land)’.

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


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Where is the Winding family from?

You can see how Winding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Winding families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Winding's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Winding families in 1891.
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What did your Winding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winding. 100% of Winding 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winding 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Winding. 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 923 military records available for the last name Winding. For the veterans among your Winding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winding lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Winding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Winding in 1967 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winding 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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