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Ringerson Family History

Ringerson 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: Ingerson, Ringeisen, Einerson, Rickerson, Richerson, Jinkerson

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Where is the Ringerson family from?

You can see how Ringerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ringerson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Ringerson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringerson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringerson 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 46 census records available for the last name Ringerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringerson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ringerson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ringerson. For the veterans among your Ringerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringerson lifespan?

Average Ringerson life expectancy in 1967 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringerson 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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