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Chaldecott Family History

Chaldecott Surname Meaning

The medieval examples refer to either Chalcot in Dilton or to Chaldicott's Farm in Semley (both Wilts) unless the latter place represents a transferred name derived from the former; see Place-Names of Wilts pp. 147 210.

Modern examples may also derive from Chollacott (Devon) which has the same etymology from Old English ceald + cot ‘cold cottage’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chaldecott family from?

You can see how Chaldecott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaldecott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Chaldecott families living in Dorset. This was about 54% of all the recorded Chaldecott's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chaldecott families in 1891.
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What did your Chaldecott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaldecott. 100% of Chaldecott men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 87% of Chaldecott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Worker
    7%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaldecott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaldecott 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Chaldecott. 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 137 military records available for the last name Chaldecott. For the veterans among your Chaldecott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaldecott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Chaldecott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chaldecott in 1965 was 85, and 88 in 1997.

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