Berser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Berser

The Berser family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a maker of purses or for a treasurer or bursar, who had the task of bearing the purse of an important official and taking care of his or her expenses. The surname Berser is derived from the Old French word borsier, which has both of these meanings.

Early Origins of the Berser family

Early History of the Berser family

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Berser Spelling Variations

Berser has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Berser have been found, including Burser, Bursar, Bourcer, Bursor, Borser, Berser and others.

Early Notables of the Berser family

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Migration of the Berser family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bersers to arrive on North American shores: Geo. Purser, who came to Virginia in 1635; Geo Purser, who came to Virginia in 1637; Ana Burson, who arrived in Virginia in 1669; Edwd Burson, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1673 and 1674.