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Ringhouse Family History

Ringhouse 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: Ringrose, Brickhouse, Hillhouse, Millhouse, Ringhofer, Limehouse

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Where is the Ringhouse family from?

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

What did your Ringhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringhouse. 100% of Ringhouse women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Ringhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhouse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ringhouse. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ringhouse. For the veterans among your Ringhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhouse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ringhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ringhouse in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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