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![Show Contents]() McOsgar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland
Irish surnames are all based on the Gaelic language native to Ireland. The original Gaelic form of the name McOsgar is Mag Uidhir, which is derived from the word odhar, meaning dun-colored; in the genitive case, the word is uidhir. Early Origins of the McOsgar familyThe surname McOsgar was first found in County Fermanagh (Irish: Fear Manach) in the southwestern part of Northern Ireland, Province of Ulster. Early History of the McOsgar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McOsgar research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McOsgar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McOsgar Spelling VariationsThe recording of names in Ireland during the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best. Since the general population did not know how to read or write, they could only specify how their names should be recorded orally. Research into the name McOsgar revealed spelling variations, including MacCosker, MacCusker, MacOsker, MacOscar and many more. Early Notables of the McOsgar familyMore information is included under the topic Early McOsgar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McOsgar 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 McOsgar name: Edward, Francis, Hugh, James, John, Michael, Patrick, Thomas MacCosker all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; Anthony, Bernard, Edward, Hugh, James, John, Mathew, Michael, Owen, Patrick, Terrence and Thomas MacCusker all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.
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