The name Bridlington is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the village of Burleston in Dorset.
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Early Origins of the Bridlington family
The surname Bridlington was first found in Dorset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Bridlington family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bridlington research. Another 207 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1500, 1633 and 1645 are included under the topic Early Bridlington History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bridlington Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bridlington has been spelled many different ways, including Burleson, Burleston, Burlison, Burlyson, Burlson and many more.
Early Notables of the Bridlington family
More information is included under the topic Early Bridlington Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Bridlington family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bridlingtons to arrive in North America: Hopson Burleson who arrived in Texas in 1835 and R. Burleson who arrived in San Francisco in 1856.
