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Ringheiser Family History

Ringheiser 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: Ringeisen, Ringhofer, Reinheimer, Fronheiser, Rinehimer, Ringer

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Where is the Ringheiser family from?

You can see how Ringheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringheiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ringheiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ringheiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringheiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Ringheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringheiser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ringheiser. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ringheiser. For the veterans among your Ringheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringheiser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ringheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ringheiser in 1966 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringheiser 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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