Corsellis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Corsellis is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Corsellis family lived in Rouen, Normandy. The name, however, derives from a number of places which derive their names from the Latin root, corticella, which means court.

Early Origins of the Corsellis family

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

Early History of the Corsellis family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Corsellis research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1135, 1165, 1201, 1606 and 1611 are included under the topic Early Corsellis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Corsellis Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Corsellis include Corselis, Corsellis, Curcelles, Curcellis and many more.

Early Notables of the Corsellis family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Major General Thomas Corsellis of the Bombay Infantry, East India Company's service in the 19th century

Migration of the Corsellis family to Ireland

Some of the Corsellis 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.

Migration of the Corsellis family

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Corselliss to arrive on North American shores: Frank Corsell, who came to Indiana in 1844.