Broadlea History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Broadlea

What does the name Broadlea mean?

The origins of the Broadlea name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where the family resided in Broadley. The place-name Broadley means "broad meadow," from the Old English brade or brode, which means broad, and lea, for meadow or clearing. The surname literally means "one who lives near the broad meadow."

Early Origins of the Broadlea family

The surname Broadlea was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Broadlea family

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Broadlea Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Broadlea were recorded, including Broadley, Broadly, Bradley and others.

Early Notables of the Broadlea family

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Migration of the Broadlea family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Broadlea family emigrate to North America: Margery Broadley who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1772; James Broadly who arrived in New York in 1878; and R.B. Broadley who arrived in New York in the same year..

The Broadlea 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: Honor post funere vivit
Motto Translation: Honour lives after death.