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Ringhofer Name Meaning

German: ostensibly a habitational name but possibly an altered form of the ancient Germanic personal name Ringulf composed of the elements ring ‘ring’ (see Ring ) + (w)ulf ‘wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ringer, Longhofer, Richer, Ringel, Ingber, Fringer, Ginger, Ringe

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Where is the Ringhofer family from?

You can see how Ringhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ringhofer families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ringhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringhofer. 42% of Ringhofer men worked as a Farming and 60% of Ringhofer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringhofer were Painter and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    42%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Ringhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Ringhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhofer 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Ringhofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Ringhofer. For the veterans among your Ringhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhofer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ringhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ringhofer in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

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