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![Show Contents]() Geane History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Geane comes from the original Irish Gaelic name Ó Geibheannaigh or Mac Geibheannaigh. 1 Early Origins of the Geane familyThe surname Geane was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, which is the principal homeland of the sept O Geibheannaigh. The O Geibheannaigh sept belonged to the Ui Maine (Hy Many) and descended from Geibheannach, the son of a Hy Many chief slain in 971. There was also a County Fermanagh sept called Mac Geibheannaigh mentioned in the Annals of Loch Ce in 1308. Early History of the Geane familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geane research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1590 and 1599 are included under the topic Early Geane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geane Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Keaveney, Keveney, Kevany, Geaveny, Geaney, Geane, Gaine, Gainey, O'Keaveney, O'Geaney and many more. Early Notables of the Geane familyMore information is included under the topic Early Geane Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Geane Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Geane, (b. 1815), aged 43, Cornish wheelwright departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
- Mrs. Elizabeth Geane, (b. 1818), aged 40, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
- Miss Mary Geane, (b. 1838), aged 20, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
- Miss Jane Geane, (b. 1840), aged 18, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
- Miss Elizabeth Geane, (b. 1846), aged 12, Cornish settler, from Isle of Wight, England, UK departing from Plymouth aboard the ship "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 28th July 1858 2
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Turris fortis mihi Deus
Motto Translation: God is a tower of strength to me.
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Geane migration to Australia 
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