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Winderlin Family History

Winderlin 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: Wunderlin, Sanderlin, Wendelin, Wonderling, Enderlin, Sunderlin

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Where is the Winderlin family from?

You can see how Winderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winderlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winderlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Winderlin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Winderlin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Winderlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winderlin 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 Winderlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winderlin. 100% of Winderlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Winderlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Winderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winderlin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Winderlin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Winderlin. For the veterans among your Winderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winderlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Winderlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Winderlin in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winderlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winderlin 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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