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Ringleman Family History

Ringleman 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: Riggleman, Randleman, Rendleman, Winkleman, Engleman, Singleton

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Where is the Ringleman family from?

You can see how Ringleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ringleman families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ringleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ringleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Ringleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Ringleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringleman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ringleman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ringleman. For the veterans among your Ringleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringleman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Ringleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ringleman in 1973 was 75, and 67 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringleman 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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