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Ringelheim Family History

Ringelheim Surname 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: Dingeldein, Zingsheim, Hillesheim, Ringel, Ringeisen, Guggenheim

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Where is the Ringelheim family from?

You can see how Ringelheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringelheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ringelheim families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ringelheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ringelheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringelheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ringelheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringelheim. 34% of Ringelheim men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Cutter
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Accountant
    23%

What Ringelheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Ringelheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringelheim 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Ringelheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Ringelheim. For the veterans among your Ringelheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringelheim lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Ringelheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ringelheim in 1946 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringelheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringelheim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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