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Ringa Family History

Ringa 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: Ring, Minga, Ringe, Inga, Rings, Riga, Ringo, Dinga, Rong, King

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Where is the Ringa family from?

You can see how Ringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ringa family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringa's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ringa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringa 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 Ringa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringa. 50% of Ringa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Undertaker
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Ringa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Ringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringa 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ringa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ringa. For the veterans among your Ringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ringa in 1955 was 39, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringa 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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