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Childred Family History

Childred 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, Childres, Childre, Childree, Childress, Child, Childers

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Where is the Childred family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Childred. 100% of Childred women worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Childred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Childred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childred 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Childred. 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 10 military records available for the last name Childred. For the veterans among your Childred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childred lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Childred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Childred in 1979 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Childred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childred 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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