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Ringgold Family History

Ringgold Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ringold.

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


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Where is the Ringgold family from?

You can see how Ringgold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringgold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringgold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Ringgold families living in Maryland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ringgold's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ringgold families in 1840.
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What did your Ringgold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringgold. 35% of Ringgold men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Ringgold women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringgold were Farm Hand and Seamstress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Ringgold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ringgold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringgold 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Ringgold. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ringgold. For the veterans among your Ringgold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringgold lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ringgold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ringgold in 1961 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringgold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringgold 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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