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Chaldwell Family History

Chaldwell 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: Caldwell, Chadwell, Shadwell, Cadwell, Cauldwell, Coldwell, Cardwell

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Where is the Chaldwell family from?

You can see how Chaldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaldwell family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Chaldwell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaldwell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chaldwell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaldwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Chaldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaldwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chaldwell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chaldwell. For the veterans among your Chaldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaldwell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaldwell

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