Show ContentsFerager History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Ferager family

The surname Ferager 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 Ferager family

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Ferager Spelling Variations

A name was often recorded during the Middle Ages under several different spelling variations during the life of its bearer because literacy was rare there was no real push to clearly define any of the languages found in the British Isles at that time. Variations found of the name Ferager include Faragher, Faraugher, Fraher, Farraher and others.

Early Notables of the Ferager family

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Migration of the Ferager family

Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Ferager: 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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