Betman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Betman family

The surname Betman was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county.

Early History of the Betman family

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Betman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Betman have been found, including Betenham, Bettenham, Bettham, Betham, Betnam and others.

Early Notables of the Betman family

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Betman migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Betman, or a variant listed above:

Betman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

C.C. Betman, aged 58, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
Caroline Betman, aged 49, who settled in America, in 1914