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![Show Contents]() MacGwire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland
Many variations of the name MacGwire have evolved since the time of its initial creation. In Gaelic it appeared as Mag Uidhir, which is derived from the word "odhar," meaning "dun-colored;" in the genitive case, the word is "uidhir." Early Origins of the MacGwire familyThe surname MacGwire was first found in County Fermanagh (Irish: Fear Manach) in the southwestern part of Northern Ireland, Province of Ulster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the MacGwire familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacGwire research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1683 and 1707 are included under the topic Early MacGwire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacGwire Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname MacGwire 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 Maguire, MacGuire, Guire, Guirey, Guiry and others. Early Notables of the MacGwire familyAnother 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacGwire Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacGwire familyA great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the MacGwire name: Dennis McGuire, who settled in New England in 1772; Arthur, Bernard, Catherine, Daniel, Hugh, James, John, Michael, Patrick, Peter, Robert, Thomas, and William McGuire, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.
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