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Ringey Family History

Ringey 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: Ringer, Ringel, Ringen, Ringley, Ringe, Rongey, Riney, Tingey, Ring

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Where is the Ringey family from?

You can see how Ringey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ringey families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ringey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringey 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 Ringey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringey. 39% of Ringey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Ringey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Ringey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ringey. 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 235 military records available for the last name Ringey. For the veterans among your Ringey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ringey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ringey in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringey 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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