Breten History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Breten familyThe surname Breten was first found in South Northamptonshire at Bradden, a village that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was first listed as Bradene. Literally the place name means "broad valley," from the Old English words "brad" + "denu." 1 The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and was built in the 13th century. Early History of the Breten familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Breten research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Breten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Breten Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Breten, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Braden, Braddene, Bradens, Braiding, McBradden and many more. Early Notables of the Breten familyMore information is included under the topic Early Breten Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Breten family to IrelandSome of the Breten 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 Breten familyGradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Breten family name Breten, or who bore a variation of the surname were Adam Braden who settled in Texas in 1846; with his wife Barbara; Frederick Braden settled in Boston Mass in 1766; Henry Braden arrived in Philadelphia in 1844..
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