Hillam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Hillam originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1

Early Origins of the Hillam family

The surname Hillam was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Hillam family

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Hillam Spelling Variations

Many spelling variations of the surname Hillam can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more.

Early Notables of the Hillam family

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Hillam migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hillam Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Hillam, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairfield" in 1840 2
Nancy Hillam, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairfield" in 1840 2
Grace Hillam, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairfield" in 1840 2
Catherine Hillam, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairfield" in 1840 2
Priestly Hillam, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairfield" in 1840 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hillam (post 1700) +

Percival Hillam Quirke (1898-1972), Australian politician

Citations +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) FAIRFIELD 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840Fairfield.htm