What was the usual marriage and family situations like with costermongers?

Many couples in this group were unmarried, living in sin according to his beliefs. He reluctantly noted that despite the lack of a church ceremony, most were faithful to their mates and did their best to support their children. Many costermonger children began selling alone in the streets as young as eight years old. Some were orphans. Others were required by their parents to work, to contribute to the family income.