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![Show Contents]() Treacey Surname History
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 Ireland
The oldest instances of the Treacey surname in Ireland come from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Treasaigh, or "descendant of Treasach," a personal name meaning "warlike," "fierce." However, many of the surname Treacey come from Anglo-Norman roots, from the large category of Anglo-Norman habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Treacey familyThe surname Treacey was first found in Devon, where they were Lords of Barnstaple, descended from a famous Norman family from Tracy near Vire in Carne in Normandy. William Tracey was a natural son of Henry I, and his descendant, Henry Tracey received from King Stephen the Barony of Barnstaple. His descendant, William Tracy, in 1170, was one of the murderers of Thomas A Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. Early History of the Treacey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Treacey research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1643 and 1648 are included under the topic Early Treacey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Treacey Spelling VariationsMedieval scribes and church officials often spelled the name Treacey as it sounded to them. As a result, the name Treacey, over the ages, has attained many spelling variations including Tracey, Tracy, Treacy, Trassey, Trasey, O'Tracy, O'Trasey, Tracye and many more. Early Notables of the Treacey familyAnother 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Treacey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Treacey migration to Canada | + |
Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Treacey: Treacey Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Knappy Treacey, who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1838
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Treacey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Sarah Treacey, aged 32, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Oregon" 1
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Treacey migration to Canada 
Treacey migration to Australia 
