Creavan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Creavan

What does the name Creavan mean?

The surname Creavan comes from either Ó Crabhain, which was prominent in County Galway, or Mac Crabhain which was located in the Monaghan and Louth area. The more anglicized form Craven, can also be an English toponymic though it is rarely of this origin in Ireland. 1

Early Origins of the Creavan family

The surname Creavan was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island. It was also found to be in Counties Monaghan and Louth.

Early History of the Creavan family

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Creavan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cravane, Creavan, Craven, Cravan and others.

Early Notables of the Creavan family

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Creavan migration to the United States +

Creavan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Creavan, who arrived in Baltimore in 1831

Creavan migration to Canada +

Creavan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Bridger Creavan, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1838
Bridget Creavan, who settled in Nova Scotia in 1841

Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)