Skulley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

Many Irish names are English translations of Gaelic names. The name Skulley was a translation of the Gaelic name Ó Scolaidhe, which means student.

Early Origins of the Skulley family

The surname Skulley was first found in county Westmeath (Irish: An Iarmhí) in the Irish Midlands, province of Leinster, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Skulley family

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

Skulley Spelling Variations

Many different spelling variations of the surname Skulley exist in the archives researched. Ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. Different spellings that were found include Scully, Scally, O'Scully and others.

Early Notables of the Skulley family

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Skulley migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Skulley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Skulley, aged 18, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Marion" 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Skulley (post 1700) +

Gerald W. Skulley, American inventor who hold numerous patents, known for his work with Plantronics and the Eaton Corporation

Citations +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The MARION 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Marion.htm