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Early Origins and Etymology of Brodine

The surname Brodine 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 Brodine family

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Brodine Spelling Variations

Although the name, Brodine, 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 Brodine family

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Migration of the Brodine family to Ireland

Some of the Brodine 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 Brodine family

Gradually 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 Brodine family name Brodine, 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..

Contemporary Notables of the name Brodine (post 1700)+

  • Mason Brodine (b. 1988), American NFL football tight end
  • Nobert Brodine (1896-1970), American three-time Academy Award nominated film cinematographer, known for The Loretta Young Show (1953), Racket Squad (1950) and Kiss of Death (1947)
  1. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)

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