Branks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Branks family

The surname Branks was first found in the city of Padeborn, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The name originates from the family seat that was located near Padeborn which belonged to the family since the 11th century.

Early History of the Branks family

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Branks Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brenken, Brenk, Brenke, Brenker, Brennken, Brencken and many more.

Early Notables of the Branks family

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Branks migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Branks Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

John Branks, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Bengal Merchant 1
Robert Branks, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship "Bengal Merchant" 1
John Branks, aged 31, a farm servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bengal Merchant" in 1840 2
Rachel Branks, aged 27, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bengal Merchant" in 1840 2
Robert Branks, aged 24, a farm servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bengal Merchant" in 1840 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

Shadow Time Settlers (Retrieved 5th November 2010), retrieved from http://shadowsoftime.co.nz/settlers.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html