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Windchy Family History

Windchy 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: Winch, Windley, Lindley, Windham, Winder, Lindsay, Wind, Lindsey

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Where is the Windchy family from?

You can see how Windchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windchy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Windchy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Windchy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Windchy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windchy 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 19 census records available for the last name Windchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windchy 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 Windchy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Windchy. For the veterans among your Windchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windchy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Windchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Windchy in 1984 was 82, and 84 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windchy 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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