Broderage History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Broderage

What does the name Broderage mean?

The Broderage surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from Brithric, an Anglo-Saxon name.

Early Origins of the Broderage family

The surname Broderage was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Early History of the Broderage family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broderage research. Another 265 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1295, 1317, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Broderage History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Broderage Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Broderage are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Broderage include: Brightridge, Briterige, Brightric, Britric, Brihtric, Brithric, Brichrit, Brightrich and many more.

Early Notables of the Broderage family

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Migration of the Broderage family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Broderage or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.