Burshell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Burshell

What does the name Burshell mean?

The Burshell surname is a local (habitational) name, taken on from the place name Burshill in East Yorkshire. This place is derived from the Old English words "bryst" meaning "rough ground," and "hyll," which means "hill." 1 The surname may also have evolved from Boarshill, in Bigsbury, Devon or at Burshill in Brandesburton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. 2

Early Origins of the Burshell family

The surname Burshell was first found in East Riding of Yorkshire, where Thomas de Bristhull was listed in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1251. 2

Early History of the Burshell family

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Burshell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Burshell, Bursell, Bursill and others.

Early Notables of the Burshell family

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Burshell migration to the United States +

Burshell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Burshell, aged 32, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Humphrey Pennington" in 1852 3
Richard Burshell, aged 16, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Harvest Queen" in 1855 3

Burshell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Brian Burshell, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Queen Elizabeth" in 1955 3

Sources +

Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result