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![Show Contents]() Balm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The German name Balm arose from some distinct sources. In some instances, it evolved from the medieval personal name Palmatius, borne by a saint who died in 286. The name also derives from the Middle High German word "palme," or "balme," denoting a pussy willow, the tree that was traditionally used to provide the branches for Palm Sunday processions. In this instance, the name was likely originally used by someone who lived among such trees. Early Origins of the Balm familyThe surname Balm was first found in Bavaria, where the name Palm was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Balm familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Balm research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1712, 1735 and 1783 are included under the topic Early Balm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Balm Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Palm, Balm, Palmarol, Palme, Palmenbach, Palmenberg, Palmer, Palmfelt, Palmier, Palmstein, Palmstrauch, Palmures, Palmquist, van der Palm and many more. Early Notables of the Balm familyMore information is included under the topic Early Balm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Balm migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Balm Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Balm, who arrived in America in 1765 1
- Jean Balm, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1
Balm Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Sophie Balm, who landed in Texas in 1840 1
- Sophie Balm, who arrived in Texas in 1845
- William Balm, who sailed to Delaware in 1855
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Balm migration to the United States 
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