Show ContentsFareaher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The original Gaelic form of Fareaher was Ó Fearchair, derived from the word "fearchar," which means "man deer." 1

Early Origins of the Fareaher family

The surname Fareaher was first found in County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Fareaher family

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Fareaher Spelling Variations

Before widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Fareaher family name. Variations found include Faragher, Faraugher, Fraher, Farraher and others.

Early Notables of the Fareaher family

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Migration of the Fareaher family

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 Fareaher: Patrick Faragher who settled in Philadelphia in 1880; John Farrahoe settled in Virginia in 1625.



  1. MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)


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