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Windeler Family History

Windeler Surname Meaning

from Middle Low German wendeler ‘wanderer traveller on foot pilgrim’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Windeler family from?

You can see how Windeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Windeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Windeler families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Windeler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Windeler families in 1911.
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What did your Windeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windeler. 40% of Windeler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Contractor
    20%

What Windeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Windeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windeler 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Windeler. 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 252 military records available for the last name Windeler. For the veterans among your Windeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Windeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Windeler in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Windeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windeler 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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