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Windroth Family History

Windroth 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: Lindroth, Wenderoth, Abendroth, Wirth, Windsor, Wingrove, Lindseth

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Where is the Windroth family from?

You can see how Windroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windroth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Windroth families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Windroth's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Windroth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Windroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windroth 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Windroth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Windroth. For the veterans among your Windroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windroth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Windroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Windroth in 1962 was 57, and 94 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windroth 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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