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Windhauser Family History

Windhauser 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: Fankhauser, Wildhaber, Lindauer, Windham, Winder, Hochhauser

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Where is the Windhauser family from?

You can see how Windhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Windhauser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Windhauser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Windhauser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Windhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Windhauser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Windhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windhauser 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Windhauser. 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 69 military records available for the last name Windhauser. For the veterans among your Windhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windhauser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Windhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Windhauser in 1971 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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