Broadben History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Broadben family

The surname Broadben was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Broadben family

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Broadben Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brodbent, Broadbelt, Broadbent and others.

Early Notables of the Broadben family

Sir Francis Broadbent

Migration of the Broadben family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Richard Broadbelt arrived in Philadelphia in 1856; Richard Broadbent settled in New England in 1774; William Broadbent settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1718.

The Broadben Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Quondam his vicimus armis
Motto Translation: We formerly conquered with these arms.