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Windrum Family History

Windrum 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: Windham, Landrum, Mindrup, Gundrum, Woodrum, Windom, Ingrum, Windus

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Where is the Windrum family from?

You can see how Windrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Windrum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Windrum families living in Leicestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Windrum's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Windrum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windrum 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 Windrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Windrum. 100% of Windrum 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Windrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windrum 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Windrum. 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 175 military records available for the last name Windrum. For the veterans among your Windrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windrum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Windrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Windrum in 1953 was 35, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windrum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windrum 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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