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Ringelman Family History

Ringelman Surname 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: Ingerman, Inselman, Pinkelman, Siegelman, Dinkelman, Engelman

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Where is the Ringelman family from?

You can see how Ringelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ringelman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ringelman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ringelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ringelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringelman. 60% of Ringelman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Ringelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Ringelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringelman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ringelman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ringelman. For the veterans among your Ringelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ringelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ringelman in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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