Ringquist Family History

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Ringquist Name Meaning

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

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lindquist, Winquist, Engquist, Runquist, Rundquist, Enquist

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Ringquist Family Origin

Where is the Ringquist family from?

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ringquist families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ringquist's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ringquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ringquist Family Occupations

What did your Ringquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Boot And Shoe Maker, Farmer and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ringquist. A less common occupation for the Ringquist family was Shoe Maker. The most common Ringquist occupation in the USA was Boot And Shoe Maker. 25% of Ringquist's were Boot And Shoe Makers.

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  • Boot And Shoe Maker

    25%

  • Farmer

    25%

  • Laborer

    25%

  • Shoe Maker

    25%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ringquist ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Ringquist Historical Records

What Ringquist family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 List

There are 642 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 Card

There are 1,000 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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Ringquist Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringquist

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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