Brazell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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 Brazell name:

Brazell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Patrick Brazell, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1838

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brazell Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Joseph Brazell, who settled in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland in 1871 4

• Karen Brazell (1938-2012), American professor and translator of Japanese literature
• Craig Walter Brazell (b. 1980), American professional baseball player
• Bennie Brazell (b. 1982), American football wide receiver
• Gloria Brazell, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000 5
• E. J. Brazell, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1916 5
• Robert Brazell (b. 1952), professional Australian rules footballer