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Ringhiser Family History

Ringhiser 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: Ringeisen, Ringhofer, Rinehimer, Ringer, Ringrose, Rinier, Ringler

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Where is the Ringhiser family from?

You can see how Ringhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringhiser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ringhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ringhiser family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringhiser's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ringhiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringhiser 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 Ringhiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringhiser. 73% of Ringhiser 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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Ringhiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Ringhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhiser 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ringhiser. 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 117 military records available for the last name Ringhiser. For the veterans among your Ringhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhiser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ringhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ringhiser in 1965 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringhiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringhiser 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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