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Whindleton Family History

Whindleton Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shingleton, Middleton, Singleton, Pendleton, Pingleton, Hilton

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Where is the Whindleton family from?

You can see how Whindleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whindleton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whindleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Whindleton families living in Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Whindleton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Whindleton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whindleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whindleton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whindleton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Whindleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whindleton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whindleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Whindleton. For the veterans among your Whindleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whindleton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Whindleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whindleton in 1966 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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