Giligan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Giligan

What does the name Giligan mean?

Many Irish names are merely English translations of Gaelic names. The name Giligan was a translation of the Gaelic name Mac Giollagain, which is derived from the word "giolla," which means "lad."

Early Origins of the Giligan family

The surname Giligan was first found in County Londonderry (Irish: Doire), a Northern Irish county also known as Derry, in the province of Ulster, where they held a family seat at a place called Magilligans Strand.

Early History of the Giligan family

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Giligan Spelling Variations

Irish names were rarely spelled with much consistency during the Middle Ages. As the many spelling variations of the name Giligan dating from that time attests: Gilligan, Gilegan, Gillegan, Giligan and others.

Early Notables of the Giligan family

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Giligan migration to Australia +

Giligan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Bridget Giligan, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Shackamaxon" 1
Mary Giligan, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Shackamaxon" 1
Catherine Giligan, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Shackamaxon" 1

Sources +

South Australian Register Thursday 20 January 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SHACKAMAXON 1853. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/shackamaxon1853.shtml