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Ringler Family History

Ringler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of bone, horn, or ivory rings, from an agent derivative of Middle High German ringelen.

‘to provide with rings’.

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


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Where is the Ringler family from?

You can see how Ringler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ringler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ringler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ringler families in 1891.
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What did your Ringler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringler. 16% of Ringler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ringler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringler were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ringler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ringler. 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 Ringler. For the veterans among your Ringler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ringler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ringler in 1945 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringler 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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