Feighrey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Feighrey

What does the name Feighrey mean?

Hundreds of years ago, the Gaelic name used by the Feighrey family in Ireland was "Mac Fithcheallaigh," from the word "fithcheallach," referring to a chess player.

Early Origins of the Feighrey family

The surname Feighrey was first found in counties Donegal and Derry, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Feighrey family

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Feighrey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Feeley, Fealy, Feally, Feely, Fehilly, Fehley, Feley, O'Feeley, O'Feely and many more.

Early Notables of the Feighrey family

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Feighrey migration to Australia +

Feighrey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Bridget Feighrey, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nashwauk" 1

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South Australian Register Monday 14th May 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nashwauk 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/europa1855.shtml