Irish names tend to vary widely in their spelling and overall form. The original Gaelic form of the name Conigle is Mag Congail, which means son of the most valorous one.
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Early Origins of the Conigle family
The surname Conigle was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Conigle family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Conigle research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Conigle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Conigle Spelling Variations
The recording of names in Ireland during the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best. Since the general population did not know how to read or write, they could only specify how their names should be recorded orally. Research into the name Conigle revealed spelling variations, including MacGonigle, MacGonagle, Magonagle, Magonigele and many more.
Early Notables of the Conigle family
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Migration of the Conigle family
Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Conigle: James MacGonagal settled in Newcastle in 1803; Edward, James, Patrick, MacGonagle all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; Edward, George, James, John, Michael, Patrick, Thomas, MacGonegal all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.
