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Ringold Family History

Ringold Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements hring ‘ring’ or ‘assembly’ + walt ‘rule’. This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany.

Compare Ringgold. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Reingold.

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


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Where is the Ringold family from?

You can see how Ringold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ringold families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ringold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ringold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ringold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringold. 31% of Ringold men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ringold women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringold were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ringold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringold 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Ringold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ringold. For the veterans among your Ringold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringold lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ringold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ringold in 1954 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringold 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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