Caldbeck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Caldbeck family

The surname Caldbeck was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Caldbeck family

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Caldbeck Spelling Variations

The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Caldbeck has appeared as Callbeck, Caldbeck, Caldebeck, Caudebec, Caldebek, Calbeck, Callbecke and many more.

Early Notables of the Caldbeck family

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Caldbeck migration to the United States +

As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:

Caldbeck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William J. Caldbeck, who arrived in Vermont sometime between 1793 and 1874

Caldbeck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bridgett Caldbeck, who settled in Vermont sometime between 1842 and 1922
Jane Caldbeck, who arrived in Vermont sometime between 1844 and 1880

Caldbeck migration to Canada +

Caldbeck Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

George Caldbeck, who arrived in Ontario in 1871