MacVeigh Surname HistoryThe name is derived from the Irish Gaelic "Mac an Bheatha," and a bearer of Mac Beatha is mentioned in the Annals as taking part in the battle of Clontarf in 1014. Early Origins of the MacVeigh familyThe surname MacVeigh was first found in Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), where they held a family seat from ancient times. Today the name is numerous in north-east Ulster but back in the 17th century it was mainly recorded in Antrim, Armagh and Donegal as McVagh, McVaugh and McEvagh. 1 Early History of the MacVeigh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacVeigh research. Another 44 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1541 and 1798 are included under the topic Early MacVeigh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacVeigh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: McVeigh, McVeagh, McVey, McVeigh, Mcvagh, MacVaugh, McEvagh and many more. Early Notables of the MacVeigh familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: MacVeigh Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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