Chatfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Chatfield is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the village of Chatfields or of Catsfield, in Sussex. 1 2 However, another source claims the name came from "Catfield (field frequented by wild cats), in Norfolk. " 3

Early Origins of the Chatfield family

The surname Chatfield was first found in Sussex, where William Chattefeld was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296. A very rare name, we must look to 1525 to find the next entry, that of Richard Chatfield in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1525. 4

Early History of the Chatfield family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chatfield research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1500, 1525, 1685, 1800, 1818 and 1839 are included under the topic Early Chatfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chatfield Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Chatfield has been spelled many different ways, including Chatfield, Chadfield, Chatfields, Chattefeld, Chatfeld, Chadfielde, Chadfeld and many more.

Early Notables of the Chatfield family

Distinguished members of the family include

Chatfield Ranking

In the United States, the name Chatfield is the 10,377th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5


Chatfield migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Chatfields to arrive in North America:

Chatfield Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Chatfield Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Chatfield Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Chatfield migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Chatfield Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Chatfield Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Chatfield Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Chatfield migration to Australia +

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

Chatfield Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Chatfield migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Chatfield Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Chatfield (post 1700) +
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