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Chlders Family History

Chlders Name 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, Calder, Alders, Chalmers, Caldera, Chivers, Selders

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Where is the Chlders family from?

You can see how Chlders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chlders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chlders families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chlders's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Chlders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chlders ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chlders ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Chlders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlders 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chlders. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chlders. For the veterans among your Chlders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlders lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chlders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chlders in 1972 was 71, and 56 in 2003.

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