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Windingstad Family History

Windingstad 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: Ringstad, Winningham, Winding, Winings, Withington, Wilding, Winstead

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Where is the Windingstad family from?

You can see how Windingstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Windingstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Windingstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Windingstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Windingstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Windingstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Windingstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Windingstad. 100% of Windingstad 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Windingstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Windingstad 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Windingstad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Windingstad. For the veterans among your Windingstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Windingstad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Windingstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Windingstad in 1973 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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