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Early Origins of the Branden family

The surname Branden was first found in Germany, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Branden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Branden research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1760, 1784, 1789, 1806, 1828 and 1837 are included under the topic Early Branden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Branden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brandel, Brandele and others.

Early Notables of the Branden family

Notables of the time with the name Branden included Johann Brandl, born Nov. 14, 1760, at Rohr, near Ratisbon and died at Carlsruhe May 26, 1837. He studied violin and piano as a child in the monastery at Rohr, and at 10 was sent by Canon Gelasius to the seminary at Munich. He learnt singing from Valesi; and at the Jesuit school at Neuburg, received a thorough musical education from a certain Feldmaier. He began his career in the convent of Trutpert...
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United States Branden migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Branden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Margrett Branden, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1732
  • Anna Margrett Branden, aged 28, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Branden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • James Branden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1806 1
  • Abraham Branden, who settled in New York in 1812
  • Abraham Branden, aged 28, who arrived in New York in 1812 1
  • John Branden, aged 69, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
  • Conrad Branden, who arrived in Fairfield Co. OH in 1852

Australia Branden migration to Australia +

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

Branden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Branden, British convict who was convicted in Greater Manchester, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Cornwall" on 28th February 1851, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Branden (post 1700) +

  • Nathaniel Branden (1930-2014), born Nathan Blumenthal, Canadian-born, American psychotherapist and writer
  • Barbara Branden (1929-2013), née Weidman, Canadian writer, editor, and lecturer


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/cornwall


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