The surname Faughey comes from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Fachtnain.The name indicates the son of Fachtna, an ancient forename much in favor with the O'Kellys of Ui Maine, with whom it was modernized as Festus.
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Early Origins of the Faughey family
The surname Faughey was first found in Counties Longford and Leitrim (Irish: Liatroim) anciently the western half of the kingdom of Breifne, located in Northeastern Ireland, in Leinster province.
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Early History of the Faughey family
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Faughey Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Faughnan, O'Faughnan, Faughey, O'Faghny and others.
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Early Notables of the Faughey family
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Faughey migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Faughey migration to Australia 
Ireland
