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Ringen Family History

Ringen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from Ringen, a common farm name in southeastern Norway, from Old Norse ringr ‘ring, circle’ describing a feature of the landscape, such as a lake.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ringen family from?

You can see how Ringen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ringen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ringen families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ringen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ringen families in 1891.
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What did your Ringen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringen. 35% of Ringen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ringen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringen were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Ringen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ringen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringen 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Ringen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ringen. For the veterans among your Ringen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ringen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ringen in 1957 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringen 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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