Show ContentsBurlinson Surname History

The roots of the Anglo-Saxon name Burlinson come from when the family resided in the village of Burleston in Dorset.

Early Origins of the Burlinson family

The surname Burlinson was first found in Dorset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Burlinson family

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Burlinson Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Burlinson has been recorded under many different variations, including Burleson, Burleston, Burlison, Burlyson, Burlson and many more.

Early Notables of the Burlinson family

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New Zealand Burlinson 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:

Burlinson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Duncan Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mrs. Jane Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mr. Thomas Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mr. H. Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "William Watson" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th February 1859 1
  • H. Burlinson, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "William Watson" in 1859


  1. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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