Beelham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Beelham

What does the name Beelham mean?

The saga of the name Beelham begins with the people of the Pictish clans. Beelham was a name for a bellman or town crier.

Early Origins of the Beelham family

The surname Beelham was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century, which became the Earldom of Caithness, where they had been settled from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Beelham family

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Beelham Spelling Variations

Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Beelham has been spelled Bellman, Beelman, Belman, Bellmon and others.

Early Notables of the Beelham family

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Migration of the Beelham family

The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Beelham: Christian Bellman who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1732; Melchior Beelman who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738; Peter Belman arrived in Philadelphia in 1749..