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Childerson Family History

Childerson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Childers, Calderon, Holgerson, Henderson, Chilson, Balderson

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Where is the Childerson family from?

You can see how Childerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Childerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Childerson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Childerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Childerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childerson 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 Childerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Childerson. 100% of Childerson 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%

What Childerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Childerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childerson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Childerson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Childerson. For the veterans among your Childerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childerson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Childerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Childerson in 1953 was 42, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Childerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childerson 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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