Researching Neil Caldwell
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4686 people with the Caldwell surname? In that year Caldwell was ranked number 906 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Neil means "champion" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Neil Caldwell on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Neil Caldwell and the Caldwell Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 6936 people with the Caldwell surname in the UK? Caldwell is now ranked number 862 for popularity in the UK. |
Caldwell Family Tree Databases
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Neil Caldwell (footballer)
Neil Caldwell (born 25 September 1975 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer who played in defence. Caldwell began his career with Rangers and made one league appearance before his release in 1995. Following his release from Ibrox, Caldwell moved to Dundee United, where he featured in the first four appearances of the season, scoring in the Scottish Challenge Cup match against Cowdenbeath. The goal proved to be Caldwell's only in senior football as, appearing in one further match, his last matchday appearance was as an unused substitute in September 1995.
After leaving United, Caldwell moved to junior side Petershill but left Petershill Park after one season, moving to Rutherglen Glencairn afterwards before retiring.
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