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Winden Family History

Winden Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named in Germany and Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Winden family from?

You can see how Winden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Winden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Winden families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Winden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winden 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 Winden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winden. 32% of Winden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Winden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winden were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Winden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winden 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Winden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Winden. For the veterans among your Winden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Winden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Winden in 1960 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winden 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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