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Windus Family History

Windus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Windows an occupational name for a worker at a winding house (for threads yarn etc.) from a derivative of Middle English winden ‘to wind’ + hous.

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This name may also have been confused with Winders.

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


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Where is the Windus family from?

You can see how Windus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Windus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Windus family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Windus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Windus families in 1911.
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What did your Windus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Windus. 100% of Windus 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Windus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Windus. 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 474 military records available for the last name Windus. For the veterans among your Windus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Windus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Windus in 1955 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Windus 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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