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Childe Family History

Childe Surname Meaning

see Child.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Childe family from?

You can see how Childe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Childe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Childe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Childe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Childe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childe 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 Childe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Childe. 50% of Childe men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Childe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Childe were Farmer Heavy Worker and Blanket Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpet Weaver
    25%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Blanket Weaver
    3%

What Childe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Childe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childe 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Childe. 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 338 military records available for the last name Childe. For the veterans among your Childe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Childe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Childe in 1965 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Childe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childe 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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