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Ringfield Family History

Ringfield Name 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: Wingfield, Winfield, Longfield, Stringfield, Infield, Springfield

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Where is the Ringfield family from?

You can see how Ringfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringfield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ringfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ringfield families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ringfield's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ringfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringfield. 100% of Ringfield 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Ringfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringfield 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ringfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Ringfield. For the veterans among your Ringfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ringfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ringfield in 1965 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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