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Childre Family History

Childre Surname Meaning

English: variant of Childrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Childre family from?

You can see how Childre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Childre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Childre families living in Warwickshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Childre's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Childre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childre 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 Childre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Childre. 40% of Childre men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Childre women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Childre were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Childre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Childre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childre 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Childre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Childre. For the veterans among your Childre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Childre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Childre in 1962 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Childre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Childre 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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