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Windschitl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Windschüttl: altered form of Bavarian (dialect) Windschügl a nickname for a shoemaker or cobbler from wenden ‘to turn’.

Schügl means ‘little shoe’.

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


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You can see how Windschitl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windschitl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Windschitl families living in Minnesota. This was about 77% of all the recorded Windschitl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Windschitl families in 1920.
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What did your Windschitl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windschitl. 100% of Windschitl men worked as a Grinder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Grinder
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Windschitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windschitl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Windschitl. 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 43 military records available for the last name Windschitl. For the veterans among your Windschitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windschitl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Windschitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Windschitl in 1954 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

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