Show ContentsChadaway History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The roots of the Anglo-Saxon name Chadaway come from when the family resided in the region of Chitaway in Wiltshire. Some inhabitants of Chitaway adopted this area of location as a surname.

Early Origins of the Chadaway family

The surname Chadaway was first found in Wiltshire, where they have lived for many centuries. Bearers of the surname and branches of the family have since established themselves throughout England. During some of the major conflicts of times, they could be found in opposing camps, with conflicting interests.

Early History of the Chadaway family

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Chadaway Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Chadaway has been recorded under many different variations, including Chattaway, Chataway, Chadway, Chitway, Chadaway and others.

Early Notables of the Chadaway family

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Australia Chadaway migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Chadaway Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Chadaway, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1


  1. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Almorah voyage to New South Wales, Australia in 1817 with 180 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/almorah/1817


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