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Ringels Family History

Ringels 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: Ringel, Rindels, Ingels, Ringer, Riegel, Ringen, Singel, Gingell

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Where is the Ringels family from?

You can see how Ringels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ringels families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringels's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ringels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringels 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 82 census records available for the last name Ringels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringels 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ringels. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ringels. For the veterans among your Ringels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringels lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Ringels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ringels in 1960 was 47, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringels 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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