Brazil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

In the 19th century, thousands of Irish left their English-occupied homeland for North America. Like most new world settlers, the Irish initially settled on the eastern shores of the continent but began to move westward with the promise of owning land. The height of this Irish migration came during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. With apparently nothing to lose, Irish people left on ships bound for North America and Australia. Unfortunately a great many of these passengers lost their lives - the only thing many had left - to disease, starvation, and accidents during the long and dangerous journey. Those who did safely arrive in "the land of opportunities" were often used for the hard labor of building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. The Irish were critical to the quick development of the infrastructure of the United States and Canada. Passenger and immigration lists indicate that members of the Brazil family came to North America quite early:

Brazil Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Cornelius Brazil, who settled in Tilting in 1825
• Joseph Brazil, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1831
• Francisco Jose Brazil, aged 22, who landed in Mobile County, Ala in 1842 5
• Mary Brazil, who arrived in New York State in 1850 with her husband Michael
• James Brazil, who settled in Tors Cove in 1871

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brazil Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• John Brazil, who settled in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in 1776
• Anne Brazil, who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1794 6

Brazil Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Thomas Brazil from Kilmaida, Limerick, was a shoreman of Argentia, Newfoundland in 1811 6

Brazil Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Brazil, Irish convict who was convicted in Waterford, Ireland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 29th November 1801, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 7
• Mr. James Brazil, (b. 1786), aged 40, Irish labourer who was convicted in Limerick, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Boyne" on 28th October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
• Mrs. Bridget Brazil, (b. 1807), aged 19, Irish house servant who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
• Mr. Michael Brazil, (b. 1816), aged 17, English convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancashire, England for 7 years for house breaking, transported aboard the "Aurora" on 3rd November 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1885 10
• Mary Brazil, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Sea Park"
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• Harold Brazil (b. 1947), American lawyer and Democratic politician in Washington, D.C
• Harold Brazil, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Mayor of Washington, District of Columbia, 1998 11
• Edward A. Brazil, American Republican politician, Treasurer of New Hampshire Republican Party, 1957 11
• Catherine Brazil, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 2008 11
• Ann Brazil, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Lewis County, 1956 11
• Gary Nicholas Brazil (b. 1962), former English professional footballer and football manager
• Alan Bernard Brazil (b. 1959), Scottish former football player and broadcaster
• Angela Brazil (1868-1947), English writer
• Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858-1924), Canadian-born, American Post-Impressionist artist