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Ringquist Family History

Ringquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental compound of ring ‘ring’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Ringquist family from?

You can see how Ringquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ringquist families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ringquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringquist families in 1880.
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What did your Ringquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringquist. 28% of Ringquist men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ringquist women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringquist were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ringquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringquist 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Ringquist. 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 249 military records available for the last name Ringquist. For the veterans among your Ringquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringquist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ringquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ringquist in 1954 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringquist 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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