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![Show Contents]() O'Hara Surname History
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 Ireland
Irish surnames are linked to the long Gaelic heritage of the Island nation. The original Gaelic form of the name O'Hara is Ó hEaghra, connoting a descendant of Eaghra. O'Hara is a patronymic surname, which derived from the vernacular given name tradition. Early Origins of the O'Hara familyThe surname O'Hara was first found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the O'Hara familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Hara research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early O'Hara History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Hara Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages a name was spelt by scribes solely based on how it sounded, one's name could have been recorded many different ways during the life of its bearer. Numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name O'Hara family name. Variations found include Hara, Harra, O'Hara and others. Early Notables of the O'Hara familyMore information is included under the topic Early O'Hara Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Hara RankingIn the United States, the name O'Hara is the 1,623rd most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1 However, in the United Kingdom, the name O'Hara is ranked the 951st most popular surname with an estimated 7,327 people with that name. 2
 O'Hara migration to the United States | + |
Many Irish families boarded ships bound for North America in the middle of 19th century to escape the conditions of poverty and racial discrimination at that time. Although these immigrants often arrived in a destitute state, they went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. An inquiry into many immigration and passenger lists has revealed many early immigrants to North America bearing the O'Hara family name:
O'Hara Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Charles O'Hara, who settled in Boston in 1716
- Ann O'Hara, an English convict sent to Rappahannock, Virginia in 1740
- David O'Hara, who was naturalized in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1783
O'Hara Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edward O'Hara, who arrived in New York, NY in 1817
- Charles, Daniel, Francis, James, John, Martin, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas O'Hara, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1810 and 1870
| O'Hara migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: O'Hara Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Miss Mary O'Hara, English convict who was convicted in Southampton, Hampshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Canada" in March 1810, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
- Mr. Robert O'Hara, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" in May 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
- Miss Mary O'hara, (O'Hare, O'Hair), (b. 1800), aged 18, Irish convict who was convicted in Antrim, Ireland for 7 years for pick pocketing, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" on 26th July 1818, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. David O'Hara, (Hayes), English convict who was convicted in London, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Dromedary" on 11th September 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
- Miss Isabella O'hara, (b. 1805), aged 21, Irish convict who was convicted in Fermanagh, Ireland for 7 years for shop lifting, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1873 7
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| O'Hara migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: O'Hara Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Bryan O'Hara, (b. 1806), aged 41, Irish settler arriving as Detachment of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles travelling aboard the ship "Sir Robert Sale" from Gravesend via Cork arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th October 1847 8
- Mrs. Catherine O'Hara, Irish settler travelling aboard the ship "Sir Robert Sale" from Gravesend via Cork arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th October 1847 8
- Mr. Patrick O'Hara, (b. 1833), aged 14, Irish settler travelling aboard the ship "Sir Robert Sale" from Gravesend via Cork arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 11th October 1847 8
- P. O'Hara, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Josephine Willis" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 5th February 1855 9
- Mrs. Ann O'Hara, (b. 1812), aged 44, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 9
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| Contemporary Notables of the name O'Hara (post 1700) | + |
- Terrence O'Hara (1945-2022), American film and television director and actor, known for Heroes (2006), The Proxy and The X-Files (1993)
- James Paul O'Hara (1950-2021), American Grammy Award winning country music artist
- Michael Futch O'Hara (1932-2018), American gold medalist volleyball player at the 1964 Summer Olympics and silver medalist at the 1963 Pan American Games
- Quinn O'Hara (1941-2017), born Alice Jones, Scottish-born American actress, known for her roles in A Swingin' Summer and The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
- Patricia Joanne "Jenny" O'Hara (b. 1942), American film, television and stage actress
- Terrence O'Hara, American Hugo Award nominated film, television director and actor
- Kelli O'Hara (b. 1976), American four-time Tony award nominated stage actress, singer, and songwriter
- Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara (1926-1966), American writer, poet and art critic, member of the New York School of poetry, posthumous recipient of the 1972 National Book Award for Poetry
- Jamie O'Hara (b. 1950), American country music singer
- Paige O'Hara (b. 1956), born Donna Paige Helmintoller, an American actress, singer, and painter, known for her voice-over work on Beauty and the Beast (1991), Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) and Enchanted (2007)
- ... (Another 16 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the O'Hara family | + |
Flight TWA 800 - Mr. John Joseph O'Hara (1957-1996), from Irvington, New York, USA, American executive producer of ABC Sport flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; he died in the crash 10
- Miss. Caitlin Marie O'Hara (1983-1996), from Irvington, New York, USA, American passenger flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 10
- Mrs. Janet Schmitz O'Hara (1957-1996), from Irvington, New York, USA, American passenger flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 10
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O'Hara migration to the United States 
O'Hara migration to Australia 
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