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Childson Family History

Childson 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: Chilson, Chilton, Philson, Hilson, Chiasson, Hillson, Childs, Hindson

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Where is the Childson family from?

You can see how Childson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Childson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Childson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Childson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Childson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Childson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Childson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Childson. For the veterans among your Childson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Childson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Childson in 1972 was 71, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childson 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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