Burfield History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Burfield date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The surname is generally thought to have come from a place name, such as from Burford in Oxfordshire, or Burford in Shropshire. 1 These place names are derived from the Old English words "burh," meaning "stronghold," or a "fortified manor," and "ford," a location where a river can be crossed. Some variations of this surname, no doubt come from the Old French word "buffet," meaning "table" or "cupboard." 2 Early Origins of the Burfield familyThe surname Burfield was first found in Shropshire where two of the first listings of the family were listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: Hugo de Bureford: and Roger de Bureford. 3 William le Burford and Walter le Boreforde were both listed in Kirby's Quest as holding lands in Somerset, 1 Edward III (during the first year's reign of King Edward III.) 4 Early History of the Burfield familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burfield research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1329 and 1620 are included under the topic Early Burfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burfield Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Burfield were recorded, including Burford, Bareford, Berford, Barford, Buford, Burfort and many more. Early Notables of the Burfield familyMore information is included under the topic Early Burfield Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Burfield family to IrelandSome of the Burfield family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Burfield Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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