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Ringheisen Family History

Ringheisen 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, Findeisen, Ingwersen, Ringrose, Ringen, Danzeisen

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Where is the Ringheisen family from?

You can see how Ringheisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringheisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringheisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ringheisen families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ringheisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ringheisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringheisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringheisen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ringheisen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Ringheisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringheisen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ringheisen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ringheisen. For the veterans among your Ringheisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringheisen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ringheisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ringheisen in 1969 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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