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Windmiller Family History

Windmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Windmüller an occupational name for a miller (see Muller).

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


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Where is the Windmiller family from?

You can see how Windmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Windmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Windmiller families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Windmiller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Windmiller families in 1891.
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What did your Windmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Windmiller. 18% of Windmiller men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Windmiller women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Windmiller were Farmer and Owner.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

What Windmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Windmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windmiller 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Windmiller. 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 306 military records available for the last name Windmiller. For the veterans among your Windmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windmiller lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Windmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Windmiller in 1960 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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