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![Show Contents]() Bralachain History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Scotland
Bralachain is a name that dates back to the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was given to someone who lived on the island of Iona, in the south Hebrides, but their ancient roots are in Ireland. Early Origins of the Bralachain familyThe surname Bralachain was first found in Iona, an island in the south Hebrides where the family name has been settled since about the year 1000. The family were originally from Derry in Northern Ireland. The first on record was Flaithbheartach O'Brallochain who was offered the Abbacy of Columcille in Iona in 1164, but refused. Early History of the Bralachain familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bralachain research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1029, 1160, 1549, 1677 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Bralachain History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bralachain Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Bralachain has been spelled Brallahan, Brallaghan, Bralahan, Brallachain, Bralachain, McBrolohan, McBrolachan, McBrollahan, Brollahan, Brollachan, Brollaghan, Brollohan, Brolohan, McBrollohan, McBrolachin, McBrollaghan, McBrologhan, McBrolahan, O'Brolchen, O'Brollahchain, O'Brollohan, O'Brollahan, O'Brologhan, O'Brolloghan and many more. Early Notables of the Bralachain familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bralachain Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Bralachain family to Ireland
Some of the Bralachain family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bralachain familyMany of the ancestors of Dalriadan families who arrived in North America still live in communities along the east coast of Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence many of the original settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the ancestors of many Scots began recovering their collective national heritage through Clan societies, highland games, and other patriotic events. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bralachain or a variant listed above: Patrick O'Brallaghan who settled in New York State in 1785.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vigilance et audax
Motto Translation: Vigilant and bold.
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