O'Sculy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the O'Sculy family

Early History of the O'Sculy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Sculy research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early O'Sculy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

O'Sculy Spelling Variations

Numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name O'Sculy family name. Before widespread literacy, a person entrusted the proper documentation of his name to the individual scribe. As a result, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Variations found include Scully, Scally, O'Scully and others.

Early Notables of the O'Sculy family

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Migration of the O'Sculy family

The 19th century brought a massive reduction in Ireland's population. It seemed that during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s the Irish people had two options: starve or immigrate. Those that chose the later frequently headed for the United States, hopeful for land, work, and equality. Those determined for free land joined the migration west; while others stayed behind to live in urban centers and often work in factories. Still others began a transitory life in work camps, building the bridges, canals, railways, and highways so critical to the rapidly development of the growing industrial nation. Early passenger and immigration lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name O'Sculy: Peter, John, Martin and William Sculley all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870; Ben, Edward, John, Joseph, Martin, Mathew, Michael, Owen, Patrick, Peter, Thomas, and William Scully all arrived in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1870..