Burlingston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Burlingston

What does the name Burlingston mean?

The origins of the Burlingston name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the village of Burleston in Dorset.

Early Origins of the Burlingston family

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

Early History of the Burlingston family

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Burlingston 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 Burlingston were recorded, including Burleson, Burleston, Burlison, Burlyson, Burlson and many more.

Early Notables of the Burlingston family

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Migration of the Burlingston 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 Burlingston family emigrate to North America: Hopson Burleson who arrived in Texas in 1835 and R. Burleson who arrived in San Francisco in 1856.