| ![Show Contents]() Chittock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England The name Chittock has a history dating as far back as the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name for a person who had a youthful appearance. The surname Chittock is a diminutive of the word chit, which means small child. The diminutive suffix -ock is used with this name in a similar manner to its application in the word bullock, which means young bull. Early Origins of the Chittock familyThe surname Chittock was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Chittock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chittock research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1320 is included under the topic Early Chittock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chittock Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chittock have been found, including Chittock, Chittick, Chittocke, Chideock, Chideoke and others. Early Notables of the Chittock familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chittock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Chittock migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Chittock Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Henry Chittock, aged 32, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Thetis" 1
- Mr. John H. Chittock, (b. 1846), aged 32, Cornish labourer travelling aboard the ship "Ivanhoe" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 1st June 1878 2
- Mr. William Chittock, (b. 1835), aged 49, Cornish miner who immigrated to New South Wales, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline Brown" in 1853 convicted at Albury Gaol in 1884 3
| Chittock 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: Chittock Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. F. Chittock, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 4
- Mrs. Chittock, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 4
- Mr. George Chittock, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 4
- Mrs. Emily Chittock, British settler travelling from London with 4 children aboard the ship "George Canning" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 28th November 1857 4
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