Show ContentsByrth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Byrth is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the personal name Bartholemew, which was popular during the Middle Ages.

Early Origins of the Byrth family

The surname Byrth was first found in Devon, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Byrth family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Byrth research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1517, 1582, 1583, 1634, 1635, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1660, 1665, 1675, 1678, 1679, 1685, 1686, 1689, 1701, 1711, 1723, 1730, 1735, 1804, 1845 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Byrth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Byrth Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Byrth has been recorded under many different variations, including Birt, Bertie, Birte, Burt, Bert, Birtie, Byrth, Birth and many more.

Early Notables of the Byrth family

Notables of the family at this time include William Radcliffe Birt (1804-1881), an English amateur astronomer; Captain Charles Bertie (c.1640-1711), British diplomat, the fifth son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, Secretary to the Treasury; Charles Bertie (c.1678-1730), British politician, the son of Charles Bertie and grandson of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey; Richard Bertie (c.1517-1582), English landowner and religious evangelical; Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey (1583-1642), an English peer, soldier and courtier; Captain Richard Bertie...
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Ireland Migration of the Byrth family to Ireland

Some of the Byrth family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Australia Byrth migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Byrth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mary Byrth, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 1


  1. South Australian Register Tuesday 4th July 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1854.shtml


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