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Early Origins of the Bradica family

The surname Bradica was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The Bradica surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bradica family

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Bradica Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bradica, Bradtke, Bradacice, Brodeeki, Brada, Bradac, Bradaty, Broda and many more.

Early Notables of the Bradica family

Prominent among those of the name Bradica in this period were

  • the Bradica family of Polesie


United States Bradica migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bradica Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ivan Bradica, who was on record in Kansas in 1894

Contemporary Notables of the name Bradica (post 1700) +

  • Gino Bradica, Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Surgery, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey


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