Bridickas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bridickas familyThe surname Bridickas was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The Bridickas surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Bridickas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bridickas research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1718 is included under the topic Early Bridickas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bridickas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bradica, Bradtke, Bradacice, Brodeeki, Brada, Bradac, Bradaty, Broda and many more. Early Notables of the Bridickas familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bridickas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bridickas familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gallus Brada, who arrived in New York city in 1856; Christof Brada, who arrived in New York city in 1883; Ivan Bradica, who was on record in Kansas in 1894.
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