| ![Show Contents]() Curlin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Ireland The Irish name Curlin claims descent from the O'Connors in Donegal where "Carlan" (from the Irish "carla" meaning a "wool-comb" and "an" meaning "one who" which roughly translates as "one who combs wool") was in Irish O'Carlain or O'Caireallain. Early Origins of the Curlin familyThe surname Curlin was first found in County Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) located in Southwestern Ireland, in the province of Munster, where the name is descended from the O'Connor stem, Kings of Connaught and the family became early associated with the county of Tyrone, and in neighboring counties. Early History of the Curlin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Curlin research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1535, 1568, 1670, 1738 and 1799 are included under the topic Early Curlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Curlin Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Curlin dating from that time include Carlin, Carling, O'Carolan, Carline, Karlin, Kerling, Kerline, Carlind, Carlynde, Carlyne, Carlyn, Carrlin, Carrling, Kerlynd, Kerlynde, Karlynd, Karline, Kearlin, Kearline, Kearlynd, Carolan, Carrolan, Carolyn, Carolyne, Caroline, Carolynde, Caraline, Carroline, Carlan, Carland, Carlon, Carlone, Karolin, Karolan, Karrolin and many more. Early Notables of the Curlin familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was Hugh O'Carolan, Bishop of Clogher from 1535-1568. Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was a blind early Irish harper, composer and singer, known for his gift for melodic composition. Born in Nobber, County Meath, his father took a job with the MacDermott Roe family of Alderford House, thereby giving Turlough an education. By the time he was eighteen, he was blinded by smallpox and by the age of twenty-one, he was given a horse and...
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 Curlin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Curlin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Timothy Curlin, (Curtin), (b. 1786), aged 40, Irish gardener who was convicted in County Clare, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Boyne" on 28th October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1852 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Curlin (post 1700) | + |
- William George Curlin (1927-2017), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop of Charlotte from 1994 to 2002
- William Prather Curlin Jr. (b. 1933), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Kentucky State Legislature; U.S. Representative from Kentucky 6th District, 1971-73 2
- Howard Curlin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1936, 1940 2
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: Felis demulcta mitis
Motto Translation: A stroked cat is gentle.
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Curlin migration to Australia 
