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Ringhof Family History

Ringhof 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: Ringhofer, Ringham, Ringo, Ring, Ringer, Ingham, Bingham, Ringel

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Where is the Ringhof family from?

You can see how Ringhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ringhof families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ringhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ringhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Ringhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhof 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ringhof. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ringhof. For the veterans among your Ringhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ringhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ringhof in 1966 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringhof 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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