Killiley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The surname Killiley comes from the original Irish Mac Giolla Leith, meaning son of a devotee of Leith.

Early Origins of the Killiley family

The surname Killiley was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where the MacGiolla Leith belong to the Clan of Ui Maine.

Early History of the Killiley family

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Killiley Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: MacKillilea, Killilea, MacGillilea, Killileagh and many more.

Early Notables of the Killiley family

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Killiley migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Killiley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bridget and Ann Killiley, who landed in New York in 1860