Housley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Housley is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the settlement of Housley Hall in Ecclesfield in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Early Origins of the Housley familyThe surname Housley was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from medieval times. Early History of the Housley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Housley research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1379 is included under the topic Early Housley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Housley 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 Housley were recorded, including Housely, Houseley, Hously, Housley and others. Early Notables of the Housley familyMore information is included under the topic Early Housley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Housley RankingIn the United States, the name Housley is the 7,607th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Housley family emigrate to North America: Housley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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