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Caldert Family History

Caldert Surname 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: Calder, Caldera, Calvert, Calbert, Albert, Alder, Halder, Halbert

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Where is the Caldert family from?

You can see how Caldert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caldert families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Caldert families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Caldert's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Caldert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caldert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caldert. 100% of Caldert men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Caldert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Caldert. 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 Caldert. For the veterans among your Caldert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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