Faughey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Faughey

What does the name Faughey mean?

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.

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.

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.

Early Notables of the Faughey family

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Faughey migration to Australia +

Faughey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Faughey, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Confiance" 1

Sources +

South Australian Register Tuesday 30th November 1858. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Confiance 1858. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/confiance1858.shtml