Bracolm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bracolm family

Early History of the Bracolm family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bracolm research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1014, 1697, 1764 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Bracolm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bracolm Spelling Variations

The Middle Ages saw a great number of spelling variations for surnames common to the Irish landscape. One reason for these variations is the fact that surnames were not rigidly fixed by this period. The following variations for the name Bracolm were encountered in the archives: Bracken, Braken and others.

Early Notables of the Bracolm family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Bracolm family

A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Bracolm name: James Bracken, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1831; John Bracken, who settled in New England in 1806; Michael, Patrick, Robert, Thomas, who all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860..