Show ContentsBurlinson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the bearers of the Burlinson family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in the village of Burleston in Dorset.

Early Origins of the Burlinson family

The surname Burlinson was first found in Dorset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Burlinson family

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Burlinson Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Burlinson include Burleson, Burleston, Burlison, Burlyson, Burlson and many more.

Early Notables of the Burlinson family

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New Zealand Burlinson migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Burlinson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Duncan Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mrs. Jane Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mr. Thomas Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tamar" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th January 1858 1
  • Mr. H. Burlinson, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "William Watson" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th February 1859 1
  • H. Burlinson, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "William Watson" in 1859


  1. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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