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Ringstad Family History

Ringstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of about twenty farmsteads named in Old Norse as Ringsstathir.

It is derived from the personal name Ringr, meaning ‘ring’, combined with stathir which translates to ‘farmstead dwelling’.

The name signifies a geographic origin related to specific farmsteads.

Each of these locations has historical significance in Norwegian culture.

Such names often reveal the connection between individuals and the land they inhabited.

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


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Where is the Ringstad family from?

You can see how Ringstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ringstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ringstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ringstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ringstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringstad 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 Ringstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ringstad. 22% of Ringstad men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ringstad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ringstad were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ringstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringstad 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Ringstad. 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 310 military records available for the last name Ringstad. For the veterans among your Ringstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringstad lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ringstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ringstad in 1943 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringstad 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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