Cumiskey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Cumiskey familyThe surname Cumiskey was first found in Monaghan (Irish: Muineachán) located in the Northern part of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Ulster, where they held a family seat but more recently in Longford, Cavan and Westmeath. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable. This family name was first recorded as being descended from Fiacha Suidhe, a younger brother of King Conn of the Hundred Battles in the 3rd century. and later through the 8th century Cumuscach, (Cumiskey) Lord and a chieftain, descended from the Lords of North Decies in Munster, and the Felan line. 1 Early History of the Cumiskey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cumiskey research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cumiskey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cumiskey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cumiskey, Comisky, Cumisky, Comiskey, MacCumiskey, MacComiskey, Cumiskie, Comiskie, Comeskey, Cumeskey, MacCumeskey, MacComeskey, Cuminisky and many more. Early Notables of the Cumiskey familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cumiskey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Cumiskey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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