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Childrens Family History

Childrens 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: Childress, Childres, Childers, Childrey, Childre, Childree, Schildgen

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Where is the Childrens family from?

You can see how Childrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Childrens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Childrens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Childrens families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Childrens's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Childrens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Childrens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Childrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Childrens. 45% of Childrens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Childrens women worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Childrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Childrens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Childrens. 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 38 military records available for the last name Childrens. For the veterans among your Childrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Childrens lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Childrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Childrens in 1993 was 24, and 91 in 2004.

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