Killikelly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The surname Killikelly comes from the Irish Mac Giolla Cheallaigh, meaning the son of a servant or devotee of St. Ceallach.

Early Origins of the Killikelly family

The surname Killikelly was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where it belonged to a Clan of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne, descended from the famous King Guaire Aidhne "the Hospitable.".

Early History of the Killikelly family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Killikelly research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1744 and 1783 are included under the topic Early Killikelly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Killikelly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kilkelly, Killikelly, MacKilkelly and others.

Early Notables of the Killikelly family

Notable among the family name at this time was

Peter Killikelly, who was Bishop of Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh from 1744 to 1783...

Killikelly migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Killikelly Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Michael Killikelly, who arrived in Baltimore in 1823

Contemporary Notables of the name Killikelly (post 1700) +

Sarah H Killikelly, American historian