The many Irish surnames in use today have long rich histories behind them. The name Considing originally appeared in Gaelic as Mac Consaidin. This surname is an instance of a Gaelic surname being derived from a foreign Christian name; it means son of Constantine.
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Early Origins of the Considing family
The surname Considing was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Considing family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Considing research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1194 is included under the topic Early Considing History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Considing Spelling Variations
The scribes who created documents long before either the Gaelic or English language resembled their standardized versions of today recorded words as they sounded. Consequently, in the Middle Ages the names of many people were recorded under different spellings each time they were written down. Research on the Considing family name revealed numerous spelling variations, including Considine, McConsidine, Considene, McConsidene and others.
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Early Notables of the Considing family
More information is included under the topic Early Considing Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Considing family
Many Irish families boarded ships bound for North America in the middle of 19th century to escape the conditions of poverty and racial discrimination . Although these immigrants often arrived in a destitute state, they went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. An inquiry into many immigration and passenger lists has revealed many early immigrants to North America bearing the Considing family name: Mathew Conidene who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1871; Dennis, Martin, Mathew, Patrick, and another Mathew Considine, arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870. Patrick Considine arrived in Quebec in 1840..
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