The surname Birkbake was first found in Cumberland, at Burbank House in Dacre where they held a family seat from ancient times. 1 The name literally means "dweller at the cottage on the mound or embankment." 2
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Early History of the Birkbake family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Birkbake research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1524, 1584, 1589, 1656, 1696, 1717, 1771, 1776 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Birkbake History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Birkbake Spelling Variations
Standards against which to judge the accuracy of spellings and translations did not yet exist in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations in names dating from that era, are thus, an extremely common occurrence. Birkbake has been recorded as Birkbeck, Birbeck, Birbecke, Birbeke, Birkbeke and many more.
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Early Notables of the Birkbake family
Notable amongst the family at this time was Simon Birckbek or Birkbeck (1584-1656), an English clergyman and controversialist from Hornby, Westmorland; and Christopher Birbeck (1696-1717), an English... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Birkbake Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Birkbake family
The New World was far from the oppressive regime of the old country. It was a place where there was more land than people and political and religious freedom were far easier to come by. Many Scots even got the chance to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. In recent years, interest in this heritage has been generated by Clan societies and regular highland games in North America. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Birkbake name: Willliam Birbeck who settled in Jamaica in 1774.
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