McTeague History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The original Gaelic form of McTeague was Mac Taidh or Ó Taidhg.

Early Origins of the McTeague family

The surname McTeague was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the McTeague family

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McTeague Spelling Variations

Names from the Middle Ages demonstrate many spelling variations. This is because the recording scribe or church official often decided as to how a person's name was spelt and in what language. Research into the name McTeague revealed many variations, including MacTeige, McTeige, MacTigue, McTigue, MacCaig, MacCaige, McCaig, McCaige, MacKaig, McKaig, MacKeague, McKeague, McKeage, MacTague and many more.

Early Notables of the McTeague family

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McTeague migration to the United States +

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name McTeague:

McTeague Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Michael McTeague, aged 28, who arrived in America, in 1892
Bridget McTeague, aged 75, who arrived in America, in 1896

McTeague Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Joseph McTeague, aged 24, who arrived in America from Donegal, in 1900
Annie McTeague, aged 19, who arrived in America from Donegal, Ireland, in 1907
Mary McTeague, aged 19, who arrived in America from Killybegs, Ireland, in 1910
Ellen McTeague, aged 30, who arrived in America from Cahore, Ireland, in 1911
Hugh McTeague, aged 21, who arrived in America from Killybegs, Ireland, in 1912
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

McTeague migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McTeague Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Miss. Mary McTeague who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Erin's Queen" departing 1st June 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 23rd July 1847 but she died on board 1
Mr. Michael McTeague, aged 27 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Erin's Queen" departing 1st June 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 23rd July 1847 but he died on board 1

Contemporary Notables of the name McTeague (post 1700) +

Daniel P. "Dan" McTeague PC (b. 1962), Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Scarborough East (2004-2011), Member of Parliament for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge (2000-2004)

The McTeague Motto +

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: Summum nec metuam diem nec optem
Motto Translation: May I neither dread nor desire the last day.

Citations +

Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 89)