Butland History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Butland familyThe surname Butland was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Butland familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Butland research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1681, 1710, 1782 and 1874 are included under the topic Early Butland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Butland Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Butler, Buttlar, Büttner, Butlers, Butlern, Butlen, Butlinck, Buttler and many more. Early Notables of the Butland familyMore information is included under the topic Early Butland Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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: Butland Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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