Considin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe many Irish surnames in use today have long rich histories behind them. The name Considin originally appeared in Gaelic as Mac Consaidin. This surname is an instance of a Gaelic surname being derived from a foreign Christian name; it means son of Constantine. Early Origins of the Considin familyThe surname Considin was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Considin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Considin research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1194 is included under the topic Early Considin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Considin Spelling VariationsThe general population of Ireland, like those of Europe and Britain during the Middle Ages, scribes recorded people's names as they saw fit. As a result, surnames often had many spelling variations. For Considin some of these variations included: Considine, McConsidine, Considene, McConsidene and others. Early Notables of the Considin familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
The 18th and 19th centuries saw many Irish families immigrate to North America in search of land and opportunities. The largest influx of Irish immigrants to the United States and British North America came during the 1840s when the Great Potato Famine laid waste to their homeland. Hundreds of thousands left the island in an attempt to escape the starvation and disease it brought. Although the arrival of such a large number of destitute Irish was not welcomed by the established population in the United States and what would become known as Canada at the time, these Irish were an essential element to the rapid development of these growing industrial nations. They filled the demand for the cheap labor needed for the work in factories and in the construction of bridges, roads, canals, and railways. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has revealed many immigrants bearing the name of Considin or one of its variants: Considin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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