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Ringstaff Family History

Ringstaff Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. This has the form of an English surname but it does not appear in modern records.

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


Similar surnames: Angstadt, Langstaff, Longstaff, Grindstaff, Ringham, Pinkstaff

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Where is the Ringstaff family from?

You can see how Ringstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringstaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringstaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ringstaff families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringstaff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ringstaff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringstaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringstaff. 35% of Ringstaff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ringstaff women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ringstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringstaff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ringstaff. 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 269 military records available for the last name Ringstaff. For the veterans among your Ringstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringstaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ringstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ringstaff in 1963 was 70, and 45 in 2004.

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