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Windt Family History

Windt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wendt. Dutch: variant of Wind.

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


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Where is the Windt family from?

You can see how Windt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Windt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Windt families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Windt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Windt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windt 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 Windt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Windt. 22% of Windt men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Windt women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Windt were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Windt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Windt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Windt. 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 830 military records available for the last name Windt. For the veterans among your Windt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Windt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Windt in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windt 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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