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Windolf Family History

Windolf 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: Windle, Windels, Windell, Indorf, Windholz, Wendorf, Windom, Swindoll

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Where is the Windolf family from?

You can see how Windolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Windolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Windolf families living in Mississippi. This was about 37% of all the recorded Windolf's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Windolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windolf 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 Windolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windolf. 100% of Windolf men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Windolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windolf 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Windolf. 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 125 military records available for the last name Windolf. For the veterans among your Windolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windolf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Windolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Windolf in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windolf 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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