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Origins of the Windus surname

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About the Winduses

We have a total number of 1379 records for people with the last name Windus.

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Where do most Winduses live?

In 1921, most Winduses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Winduses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,120 records for the Windus surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Winduses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Winduses.

What are the most common Windus first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Windus family members

Common jobs for Winduses

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

Common Female occupations for Winduses in 1921
Living On Own Means

10

Milliner

7

Housekeeper

5

Private Means

5

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Winduses in 1921
Coachmaker

19

Attorney

15

Clerk

10

Agricultural Labourer

8

Coach & Harness Maker

5

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