| ![Show Contents]() Burrage History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of BurrageWhat does the name Burrage mean? The name Burrage is tied to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England. It comes from the Old English name Burgric, which means powerful fortress. Early Origins of the Burrage familyThe surname Burrage was first found in Suffolk. Burridge is a small village in the south of Hampshire, but one must remember that this local was formerly known as Caiger's Green. Early History of the Burrage familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burrage research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Burrage History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burrage Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Burrage has undergone many spelling variations, including Burridge, Burrich, Burrage, Burrige and others. Early Notables of the Burrage familyMore information is included under the topic Early Burrage Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burrage RankingIn the United States, the name Burrage is the 18,308th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Burrage migration to the United States | + |
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Burrage were among those contributors:
Burrage Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Amy Burrage, aged 50, who landed in America, in 1895
- Henry Burrage, aged 39, who landed in America from Southampton, in 1897
Burrage Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alice H. Burrage, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Albert C. Burrage, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1903
- Albert C. Burrage, aged 43, who immigrated to America, in 1903
- Marguerite K. Burrage, who settled in America, in 1906
- Elsie Burrage, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
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| Burrage migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Burrage Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
| Burrage migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Burrage Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Burrage, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 3
- Jane Burrage, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 3
- Frederick Burrage, English convict from Lewes, Sussex, who was transported aboard the "Adelaide" on April 16, 1855, settling in Western Australia 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Burrage (post 1700) | + |
- Steve Burrage (b. 1952), American politician, State Auditor from Oklahoma
- Sean Burrage (b. 1968), American politician, State Senator from Oklahoma
- Ronnie Burrage (b. 1959), American jazz drummer
- Thomas Burrage, American politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives from New Bedford; Elected 1832 5
- John Burrage, American politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives from New Bedford; Elected 1833 5
- Billy Michael Burrage (b. 1950), American politician, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, 1994-2001; U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, 1994-2001; Resigned 2001; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1994-2001 5
- Nathan Burrage (b. 1971), Australian writer
- Luke Burrage (b. 1980), British entertainer and author
- Alfred McLelland Burrage (1889-1956), British writer
- Jenifer Burrage Branning (b. 1979), American lawyer and politician, Member of the Mississippi State Senate (2016-)
| Historic Events for the Burrage family | + |
- Mr. Alfred Burrage, aged 20, English Plate Steward from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 13 6
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