Clohosey Surname History

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Ireland

Etymology of Clohosey

What does the name Clohosey mean?

The name itself is an anglicized form of the Gaelic "Ó Clochasaigh," derived from the Gaelic word "cloch" meaning "stone." 1

Early Origins of the Clohosey family

The surname Clohosey was first found in County Limerick, and East Clare. The homeland of the Ó Clochasaigh sept was Ballyclohghessy in Co. Clare and this surname is still found there, although it is now more numerous in Co. Limerick.

Early History of the Clohosey family

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Clohosey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clohessy, Clohessey, Clohossey, Clohosey, Clohesey, Cloghesey, Cloughessy, Cloghessey, Cloghesy, Cloghossey and many more.

Early Notables of the Clohosey family

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Clohosey migration to the United States +

Clohosey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bridget Clohosey of Johnstown, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1911 aboard the "Cedric"

Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.