Origins of surname
This surname has its origins in the French word caille, meaning 'quail'. It could also come from caillé = 'curds', signifying a cheese seller. Cailletau has similar derivation and we have combined the two families into one page, although those recorded in Jersey were probably from distinct families.
Early records
The first Caillet baptism in Jersey were those of the children of Philippe and Anne Le Couteur in St John in 1717 onwards. The couple married in the parish the year before.
Cailleteau appeared in 1700 with the baptism of the first child of Pierre and Louise Lis (Lys) in St Helier. Despite their surname being French, the couple married in Hampshire that year.
Variants
- Caillet
- Cailletau
- Caillot
- Cailliot
Family records
Family trees
Church records, including Cailleteau
- Caillet baptisms in Jersey
- Caillet marriages in Jersey (groom)
- Caillet marriages in Jersey (bride)
- Caillet burials in Jersey
Family wills
This will created by a member of the Caillet family is now held by Jersey Archive. By visiting the archive site and using the names, date and reference number shown here, it is possible to view a copy of each will. You will have to subscribe to the Archive's online service to do this. To find out more about this collection, which covers the period from 1663 to 1980, and how to search for your family's wills there, visit our Jersey wills page
- Caillet : Elizabeth , of St Lawrence 18/07/1805 Desires to be buried in St Lawrence Cemetery Bequeaths to the poor of St Lawrence, £666 13 sols 4 deniers of the order of the King - Unknown date , 05/Jun/1813 , D/Y/A/18/87
Burial records
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