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Ringhoffer Family History

Ringhoffer 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: Ringhofer, Longhofer, Ringer, Ringrose, Langhoff, Ringler, Birkhofer

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Where is the Ringhoffer family from?

You can see how Ringhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringhoffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ringhoffer families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ringhoffer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ringhoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringhoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ringhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringhoffer. 100% of Ringhoffer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ringhoffer women worked as a Housework. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Ringhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringhoffer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ringhoffer. 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 322 military records available for the last name Ringhoffer. For the veterans among your Ringhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringhoffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ringhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ringhoffer in 1963 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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