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Windal Family History

Windal 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: Rindal, Tindal, Winkel, Windham, Winder, Vinal, Wind, Tindall, Windle

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Where is the Windal family from?

You can see how Windal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Windal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Windal families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Windal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Windal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Windal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windal. 50% of Windal 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Windal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windal 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Windal. 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 90 military records available for the last name Windal. For the veterans among your Windal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Windal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Windal in 1967 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

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