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The founding heritage of the Breasier family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Breasier comes from when one of the family worked as a worker in brass. 1

Early Origins of the Breasier family

The surname Breasier was first found in Somerset. However, one of the first record of the family was found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 as Richard de Brazur in Shropshire. 2

Early History of the Breasier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Breasier research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1327 is included under the topic Early Breasier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Breasier Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Breasier has been spelled many different ways, including Brazier, Brasier, Braser, Brazer and others.

Early Notables of the Breasier family

More information is included under the topic Early Breasier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ireland Migration of the Breasier family to Ireland

Some of the Breasier family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Breasier family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Breasiers to arrive in North America: Captain Richard Brazier, one of the earliest settlers in the United States, who joined the Illinois Regiment and then the Crockett Regiment in the War of Independence in 1770..

The Breasier Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Amor patriae
Motto Translation: Love of my country.
  1. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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