The Myerscow surname is thought to derived from the place name Myerscough in Wyre on The Fylde, Lancashire.
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Early Origins of the Myerscow family
The surname Myerscow was first found in Lancashire at Myerscough, a township, in the parish of Lancaster, union of Garstang, hundred of Amounderness. Now known as Myerscough and Bilsborrow, this amalgamated parish was established in 2003. Myerscough is where the family's first records were found, specifically: William de Mirscho in 1246; Walter de Myreskou in 1277; and WIlliam de Mireschow who was listed in the Assize Rolls there in 1285. 1
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Early History of the Myerscow family
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Myerscow Spelling Variations
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Myerscow were recorded, including Myerscough, Myerscow, Myerscuff, Myersco, Mirescough, Meirscough and many more.
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Early Notables of the Myerscow family
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Migration of the Myerscow family
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Myerscow family emigrate to North America: Simon and Thomas Myerscough, who were on record in the census of Ontario, Canada of 1871.
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