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Origins of the Windle surname

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About the Windles

We have a total number of 20154 records for people with the last name Windle.

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Where do most Windles live?

In 1921, most Windles lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Windles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 17,900 records for the Windle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Windles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Windles.

What are the most common Windle first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Windles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Windles in 1921
Cotton Weaver

191

Weaver Cotton

87

Weaver

67

Dressmaker

46

Cotton Winder

40

Common Male occupations for Windles in 1921
Cotton Weaver

142

Iron Moulder

64

Weaver Cotton

55

Coal Miner

54

General Labourer

51

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