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![Show Contents]() Tirell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Tirell is derived from the Old French word "tirel," derived from "tirer," "to pull." The word was often used to refer to an animal that pulled carts; thus it may be that it was used as a nickname for a stubborn person, before coming to be used as a hereditary surname. Early Origins of the Tirell familyThe surname Tirell was first found in Westmeath (Irish: An Iarmhí) in the Irish Midlands, province of Leinster, where a Tirell family obtained a grant of most of the barony of Fertullagh, as well as the lordship of Castleknock in County Dublin. The family "was, also found in Ireland. 'Hugh Tirell' was one of Strongbow's knights; and 'Castle Knoc,' says Camden, ' was heretofore the barony of the Tirels, whose Estate by females was transferr'd to other Families about the year 1370.' " 1 Early History of the Tirell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tirell research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1597, 1617, 1619, 1646, 1676, 1688, 1689, 1692, 1693 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Tirell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tirell Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tyrell, Terrell, Terrill, Tyrill, Tirell, Tyrrell and many more. Early Notables of the Tirell familyNotable amongst the family up to this time was Hugh Tirrell, who was seneschal of Ulster in 1224; The Most Reverend Patrick Tyrrell (died 1692), an Irish clergyman, Bishop of Clogher (1676-1689); Sir Timothy Tyrrell (1617-1701), Captain of a Cavalry Regiment, Colonel of a...
Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tirell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Tirell familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michael Tyrrell, who arrived in America in 1739; Robert Tyrrell, who arrived at Halifax in 1749; James Tyrrell, who came to Canada in 1827; Charles Tyrell, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1840.
- Cleveland, Dutchess of The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages. London: John Murray, Abermarle Street, 1889. Print. Volume 3 of 3
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