| ![Show Contents]() Hunsley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The ancestors of the Hunsley surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the settlements of High Hunsley and Low Hunsley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. 1 The surname Hunsley belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Hunsley familyThe surname Hunsley was first found in Yorkshire, at High Hunsley, a small hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The village dates back to the Domesday Book 2 where it was recorded as Hund(r)eslege and meant "woodland clearing of a man called Hund" 3 "This place appears to have been anciently of more importance than it is at present, many foundations of buildings having been dug up at various times. Upon a hill here, was a beacon that gave name to the largest division of the wapentake." 4 Early History of the Hunsley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hunsley research. Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hunsley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hunsley Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hunsley include Hunsley, Hunsly, Hunley, Hunly, Hundsley, Hundsly and others. Early Notables of the Hunsley familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hunsley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Hunsley migration to the United States | + |
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:
Hunsley Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Hunsley, who sailed to America in 1753
Hunsley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- H. Hunsley, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
Hunsley Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Herbert Hunsley, aged 40, who landed in America, in 1904
- Sarah Hunsley, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
- Kitty Hunsley, aged 29, who immigrated to America from Nottingham, in 1906
- May Hunsley, aged 48, who landed in America from Bishop Marton, England, in 1907
- Sarah Jane Hunsley, aged 35, who landed in America from Bishop Marton, England, in 1907
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Hunsley (post 1700) | + |
- Dennis Roger Hunsley (1946-1969), American soldier awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations
- John Hunsley (d. 1850), English bagpiper from Manton, North Lincolnshire, last known player of the Lincolnshire bagpipes; his exploits were legendary that included riotous parties and trips to Edinburgh on a white pony to have his pipes "tuned," one source claimed that he was a champion boxer and wrestler who was defeated only once in his life
- Taylor Hunsley, Canadian actress, known for her role as Heather in Ice Girls (2016)
- John Hunsley Ph.D., Canadian Professor in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Ottawa
- Terrance Hunsley, Executive Director of the Canadian Council on Social Development
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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Hunsley migration to the United States 
