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Etymology of Fyans

What does the name Fyans mean?

The surname Fyans comes from the Irish Gaelic "Faghan."

Early Origins of the Fyans family

The surname Fyans was first found in Dublin (Irish: Áth Cliath) located on the east coast of Ireland in the province of Leinster, where John Fyan was mayor in 1472 and 1479.

Early History of the Fyans family

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Fyans Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fyan, Fyann, Fyans, Foynes and others.

Early Notables of the Fyans family

John Fyan, Lord mayor of London in 1471-72, as well as Nicholas Fyan of the Fyan family of Dublin, who was granted a coat of arms in...
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Fyans migration to Australia +

Fyans Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Margaret Fyans, aged 30, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "General Hewett"


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