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Windom Family History

Windom Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Windham.

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


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Where is the Windom family from?

You can see how Windom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Windom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Windom families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Windom's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Windom families in 1891.
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What did your Windom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Windom. 50% of Windom 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
    50%
  • Office Cleaner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Windom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windom 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Windom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Windom. For the veterans among your Windom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Windom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Windom in 1944 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windom 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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