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Windish Family History

Windish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Windisch or of its Slovenian variant Vindiš.

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


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Where is the Windish family from?

You can see how Windish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Windish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Windish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Windish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Windish families in 1891.
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What did your Windish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Windish. 100% of Windish 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Windish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windish 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Windish. 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 462 military records available for the last name Windish. For the veterans among your Windish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windish lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Windish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Windish in 1949 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windish 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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