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![Show Contents]() McBrolachan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Scotland
The Dalriadan kingdom of ancient Scotland was the home of the ancestors of the McBrolachan family. Their name indicates that they lived on the island of Iona, in the south Hebrides, but their ancient roots are in Ireland. Early Origins of the McBrolachan familyThe surname McBrolachan 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 McBrolachan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McBrolachan research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1029, 1160, 1549, 1677 and 1778 are included under the topic Early McBrolachan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McBrolachan Spelling VariationsTranslation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of McBrolachan include 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 McBrolachan familyMore information is included under the topic Early McBrolachan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McBrolachan family to Ireland
Some of the McBrolachan 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 McBrolachan familyThe descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name McBrolachan or a variant listed above include: 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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