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Childerss Family History

Childerss 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, Childress, Childres, Childrey, Schilder, Chalmers, Hilder

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Where is the Childerss family from?

You can see how Childerss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childerss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Childerss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Childerss families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Childerss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Childerss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childerss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Childerss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Childerss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childerss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Childerss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Childerss. For the veterans among your Childerss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childerss lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Childerss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Childerss in 1981 was 72, and 59 in 2002.

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