Burchert History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Burchert surname lived in Cheshire, where they held a family seat near Birkenhead at the estuary of the River Birket. It is from the name of the river that their name is derived. Early Origins of the Burchert familyThe surname Burchert was first found in Cheshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Burchert familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burchert research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1666, 1700, 1703, 1746, 1838 and 1908 are included under the topic Early Burchert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burchert Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Burchert are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Burchert include: Birket, Birkett, Bircket, Burkett, Birckett, Burket, Burkert and many more. Early Notables of the Burchert familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burchert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Burchert family to IrelandSome of the Burchert family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Burchert or a variant listed above: Burchert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Burchert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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