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Windorski Family History

Windorski 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: Winkowski, Winarski, Winiarski, Wlodarski, Wilkowski, Swiderski

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Where is the Windorski family from?

You can see how Windorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Windorski families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Windorski's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Windorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windorski 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 Windorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Windorski. 46% of Windorski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Windorski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Windorski were Floor Layer and Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Farmlaborer
    37%
  • Floor Layer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Windorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Windorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windorski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Windorski. 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 84 military records available for the last name Windorski. For the veterans among your Windorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windorski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Windorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Windorski in 1969 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windorski 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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