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Windeknecht Family History

Windeknecht 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: Kinderknecht, Rinderknecht, Houseknecht, Wagenknecht, Wunderlich

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Where is the Windeknecht family from?

You can see how Windeknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windeknecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windeknecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Windeknecht families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Windeknecht's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Windeknecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windeknecht 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 Windeknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windeknecht. 72% of Windeknecht 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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Windeknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Windeknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windeknecht 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Windeknecht. 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 96 military records available for the last name Windeknecht. For the veterans among your Windeknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windeknecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Windeknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Windeknecht in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windeknecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windeknecht 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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