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Windsnes Family History

Windsnes 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: Windes, Winder, Lindsey, Windle, Rindone, Wiedner, Lindner, Windels

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There are 10 census records available for the last name Windsnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windsnes 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

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Windsnes. For the veterans among your Windsnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Windsnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Windsnes in 1977 was 85, and 96 in 1994.

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