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Ringhausen Family History

Ringhausen 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: Ringeisen, Ringrose, Ringen, Nordhausen, Fankhauser, Wilshusen

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Where is the Ringhausen family from?

You can see how Ringhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringhausen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ringhausen families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ringhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringhausen. 82% of Ringhausen men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Ringhausen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringhausen were Orchardist and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Orchardist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%
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What Ringhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Ringhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhausen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ringhausen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ringhausen. For the veterans among your Ringhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhausen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ringhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ringhausen in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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