Brandford History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Brandford familyThe surname Brandford was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1175 when Osbert de Brandeford held estates at Brandford in that shire. Bransford is a village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire. Early History of the Brandford familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brandford research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1327, 1339, 1349, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Brandford History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brandford Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brandford, Brantford, Branford, Bramford, Bramptford, Braynford and many more. Early Notables of the Brandford familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brandford Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Brandford Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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