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Childley Family History

Childley 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: Childrey, Chandley, Chipley, Cilley, Chalkley, Chidsey, Hilley

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Where is the Childley family from?

You can see how Childley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Childley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Childley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Childley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childley 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 Childley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Childley. 100% of Childley 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 Childley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Childley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Childley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Childley. For the veterans among your Childley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childley lifespan?

Average Childley life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childley 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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