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Ringelstein Family History

Ringelstein 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: Finkelstein, Ringeisen, Dingeldein, Winterstein, Himmelstein

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Where is the Ringelstein family from?

You can see how Ringelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringelstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringelstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ringelstein families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ringelstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ringelstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringelstein 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 Ringelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringelstein. 100% of Ringelstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ringelstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ringelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Ringelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringelstein 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ringelstein. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ringelstein. For the veterans among your Ringelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringelstein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ringelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ringelstein in 1951 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringelstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringelstein 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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