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De Wind Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Wind ‘wind’ + the definite article de.

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


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You can see how De Wind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Wind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De Wind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 De Wind families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded De Wind's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of De Wind families in 1880.
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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name De Wind. 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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What is the average De Wind lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, De Wind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for De Wind in 1970 was 68, and 71 in 1987.

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