The Burnison surname is a Scottish variant of Burnhouse, derived from the words "burn," meaning "stream," and "house," meaning a house.
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Early Origins of the Burnison family
The surname Burnison was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Burnison family
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Burnison Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Burness, Burnes, Burnace, Burnice, Burnhouse, Burnshead, Burnish, Burnist, Bernis and many more.
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Early Notables of the Burnison family
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Migration of the Burnison family to Ireland
Some of the Burnison 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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Burnison migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Burnison Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
James Burnison, who was naturalized in Ohio sometime between 1809 and 1852
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Burnison migration to the United States 
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