Finey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Finey

What does the name Finey mean?

The name Finey originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó Fiannaidhe. This name, which was Ó Feinneadha in its earlier form, refers to a soldier. 1

Early Origins of the Finey family

The surname Finey was first found in Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, and where their territories were Ballyfeeney and in Roscommon. Moving north into Ulster the name became Finney. This branch also moved into southwest Scotland from about the 15th century.

Early History of the Finey family

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Finey Spelling Variations

Names written in official documents were generally spelt as they sounded, leading to the problem of one name being recorded under several different variations, creating the illusion in records of more than one person. Among the many spelling variations of the surname Finey that are preserved in documents of the family history are Finney, Feeney, Finnay, Finny, Fynnie, Fynney, Feenay, Feeny, Feaney, Feanay, Feany and many more.

Early Notables of the Finey family

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Finey migration to Australia +

Finey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Francis Finey a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
Maria Finey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
Edward Finey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
Catherine Finey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
Jane Finey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
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Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) LLOYDS from London 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838Lloyds.htm