Burkell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The name Burkell is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in either the settlement of Birtle in the county of Lancashire or the settlement of Birtles in the county of Cheshire. The names of these places are derived from the Old English word bridd, meaning young bird or nestling, and indicates that the places were originally known as nesting grounds for birds.

Early Origins of the Burkell family

The surname Burkell was first found in Cheshire at Birtles, a township, in the parish of Prestbury, union and hundred of Macclesfield. "Birtles Hall and demesne belonged for many generations to the Birtles family." 1

Early History of the Burkell family

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Burkell Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Burkell has been spelled many different ways, including Birtles, Byrtles, Birchell, Birchells and others.

Early Notables of the Burkell family

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Migration of the Burkell family to Ireland

Some of the Burkell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Burkell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Burkell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Joshua Burkell, aged 28, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "William Stevenson" 2

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
South Australian Register Friday 2nd February 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) William Stevenson 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/williamstevenson1855.shtml