Colligan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsWhile the Anglicized versions of Irish names are familiar to most people, all Irish names have a long and proud Gaelic heritage that is often unknown. The original Gaelic form of the name Colligan is "O Cuileagain." Early Origins of the Colligan familyThe surname Colligan was first found in County Londonderry (Irish: Doire), a Northern Irish county also known as Derry, in the province of Ulster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Colligan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colligan research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Colligan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Colligan Spelling VariationsBecause early scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded, a person could have many various spellings of his name.Many different spelling variations of the surname Colligan were found in the archives researched. These included Culligan, Colligan, Quilligan, O'Quilligan, O'Culligan, O'Colligan, Coligan, Culigan, Colgan and many more. Early Notables of the Colligan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Colligan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Colligan RankingIn the United States, the name Colligan is the 13,830th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Thousands of Irish left in their homeland in the 18th and 19th centuries to escape the religious and political discrimination they experienced primarily at the hands of the English, and in the search of a plot of land to call their own. These immigrants arrived at the eastern shores of North America, early on settling and breaking the land, and, later, building the bridges, canals, and railroads essential to the emerging nations of United States and Canada. Many others would toil for low wages in the dangerous factories of the day. Although there had been a steady migration of Irish to North America over these years, the greatest influx of Irish immigrants came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the Irish name Colligan or a variant listed above: Colligan Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Colligan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Colligan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Virtus probata florescit Motto Translation: Tried virtue flourishes.
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