Ringstad Family History

Ringstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of about twenty farmsteads named in Old Norse as Ringsstathir.

It is derived from the personal name Ringr, meaning ‘ring’, combined with stathir which translates to ‘farmstead dwelling’.

The name signifies a geographic origin related to specific farmsteads.

Each of these locations has historical significance in Norwegian culture.

Such names often reveal the connection between individuals and the land they inhabited.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Rongstad, Rogstad, Finstad, Ramstad, Trygstad, Skogstad, Hunstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Hegstad

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
310	Military Records
882	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Ringstad family from?

You can see how Ringstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ringstad families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ringstad's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ringstad families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringstad 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 Ringstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringstad. 22% of Ringstad men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ringstad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringstad were Farm laborer and Housewife.

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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.

Farmer

22%

Laborer

17%

Painter

15%

Farm laborer

10%

Teacher

28%

Typist

19%

Manager

19%

Housewife

19%

What Ringstad family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Ringstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringstad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 882 immigration records available for the last name Ringstad. 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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Military Records

There are 310 military records available for the last name Ringstad. For the veterans among your Ringstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringstad lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ringstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ringstad in 1943 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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Ringstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of about twenty farmsteads named in Old Norse as Ringsstathir.

It is derived from the personal name Ringr, meaning ‘ring’, combined with stathir which translates to ‘farmstead dwelling’.

The name signifies a geographic origin related to specific farmsteads.

Each of these locations has historical significance in Norwegian culture.

Such names often reveal the connection between individuals and the land they inhabited.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Ringstad family from?

What did your Ringstad ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

22%

Laborer

17%

Painter

15%

Farm laborer

10%

Teacher

28%

Typist

19%

Manager

19%

Housewife

19%

What Ringstad family records will you find?

What is the average Ringstad lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ringstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ringstad in 1943 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

Ringstad Family History

Ringstad Surname Meaning

12,000 record(s) for Ringstad

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What did your Ringstad ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Ringstad family records will you find?

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What is the average Ringstad lifespan?

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Ringstad Surname Meaning

12,000 record(s) for Ringstad

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Ringstad family from?

What did your Ringstad ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Ringstad family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ringstad family history

What is the average Ringstad lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ringstad family tree

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