Ferrynd History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Irish surname Ferrynd is an Anglicization of a few different Gaelic names, such as "Ó Faracháin," "Ó Fearáin," and "Ó Forannáin." Early Origins of the Ferrynd familyThe surname Ferrynd was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel. Early History of the Ferrynd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ferrynd research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ferrynd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferrynd Spelling VariationsBefore 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 Ferrynd family name. Variations found include Fearon, Feron, Feran, Farren and others. Early Notables of the Ferrynd familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ferrynd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ferrynd familyThousands 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 Ferrynd: James Fearon, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1806; George, followed by Robert Fearon, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1813; George and Henry Fearon arrived in Philadelphia during the Potato Famine in 1842 and 1848.
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