The origins of the Burkells name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from 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.
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Early Origins of the Burkells family
The surname Burkells 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
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Early History of the Burkells family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burkells research. Another 56 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1602 is included under the topic Early Burkells History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Burkells Spelling Variations
Before 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 Burkells were recorded, including Birtles, Byrtles, Birchell, Birchells and others.
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Early Notables of the Burkells family
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Migration of the Burkells family to Ireland
Some of the Burkells 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.
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Migration of the Burkells family
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 Burkells family emigrate to North America: William Birchell who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1880.
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