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![Show Contents]() Higgans Surname History
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 Ireland
There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Higgans originally appeared in Gaelic as "O huigin," which is derived from the word "uiging," which is akin to the Norse word "viking." Early Origins of the Higgans familyThe surname Higgans was first found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. This distinguished Irish Clann was a branch of the O'Neills, said to descend from a grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages, the 4th century High King of Ireland and founder of the Uí Neill Clan. Early History of the Higgans familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Higgans research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1315, 1490, 1501, 1578, 1595, 1624, 1659, 1661, 1670, 1679, 1691, 1720, 1735, 1796, 1801 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Higgans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Higgans Spelling VariationsJust like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the Higgans family name include Higgins, Higgin, O'Higgin, Higgans, Higgens and many more. Early Notables of the Higgans familyProminent amongst the family at this time was Sean mac Fergail Óicc Ó hUiccinn (died 1490) an Irish poet, Chief Ollam of Ireland (?-1490.)
Shean Duff O'Higgins was Lord of Ballynary, Sligo; Theophilus Higgons (c.1578-1659), was an English divine and convert to Catholicism; Sir Thomas Higgons (c 1624-1691), was an English diplomat and politician, Member of Parliament for Malmesbury in 1659, and...
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 Higgans migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Higgans Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Patrick Higgans, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Nicol" in 1840 1
- Rose Higgans, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Nicol" in 1840 1
- Thomas Higgans, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Nicol" in 1840 1
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Higgans migration to Australia 
