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The surname Bradaty 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 Bradaty 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bradaty research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1718 is included under the topic Early Bradaty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bradica, Bradtke, Bradacice, Brodeeki, Brada, Bradac, Bradaty, Broda and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Bradaty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gallus Brada, who arrived in New York city in 1856; Christof Brada, who arrived in New York city in 1883; Ivan Bradica, who was on record in Kansas in 1894.