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Ringley Family History

Ringley Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Ringle or possibly Ringler or Ringele, Ringgeli or Ringli which are Swiss German variants of Ringle.

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


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Where is the Ringley family from?

You can see how Ringley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Ringley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ringley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ringley families in 1891.
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What did your Ringley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ringley. 100% of Ringley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ringley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringley 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ringley. 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 404 military records available for the last name Ringley. For the veterans among your Ringley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ringley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ringley in 1962 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringley 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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