Hallaran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hallaran

The Hallaran surname originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hAilechain or Ó hAileagain.

Early Origins of the Hallaran family

Early History of the Hallaran family

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Hallaran Spelling Variations

The Middle Ages saw a great number of spelling variations for surnames common to the Irish landscape. One reason for these variations is the fact that surnames were not rigidly fixed by this period. The following variations for the name Hallaran were encountered in the archives: Halligan, Holligan, Hollegan, Hologhan, Hallihan and many more.

Early Notables of the Hallaran family

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Migration of the Hallaran family

Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Hallaran: Elizabeth Halligan, who settled in Boston in 1849; James and Margaret Halligan settled in New York in 1820; Catherine, Daniel, Kate, Mary, and Margaret Holihan settled in Boston in 1850.