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Rings Family History

Rings Name Meaning

English (Middlesex) and German: variant of Ring with post-medieval excrescent -s. German: from a Rhenish vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Quirinus (see Quirin ).

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


Similar surnames: Ring, Krings, Frings, Ringe, Pinks, Ris, Zins, Riggs, Rinn, Mingo

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Where is the Rings family from?

You can see how Rings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rings families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rings. 100% of Rings 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Rings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rings 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Rings. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rings. For the veterans among your Rings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rings lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rings in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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