Bustard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Bustard is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person who had facial features similar to a buzzard or bustard which was a large bird, "now as rare as the eagle in England." 1 The name is derived from the "Old French bistarde, bustarde." 2 Early Origins of the Bustard familyThe surname Bustard was first found in the Pipe Rolls where Walter Buistard was listed in 1159 and the singular name Bustard was found in 1162. Later, Robert Boistard was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1231. Robert Bustarde was recorded in Whitby, North Yorkshire in 1343. 2 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included entries for Robertus Bustardbank and Johannes Bustard. Both held landsa there at that time. 1 Early History of the Bustard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bustard research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1600 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Bustard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bustard Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Bustard have been found, including Bustard, Busteed, Busterd and others. Early Notables of the Bustard familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bustard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bustard family to IrelandSome of the Bustard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Bustard, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Bustard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Bustard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bustard Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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