There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Heeland originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1
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Early Origins of the Heeland family
The surname Heeland was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Heeland family
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Heeland Spelling Variations
The recording of names in Ireland during the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best. Since the general population did not know how to read or write, they could only specify how their names should be recorded orally. Research into the name Heeland revealed spelling variations, including Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more.
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Early Notables of the Heeland family
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Heeland migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. George Heeland, English convict who was convicted in Warwick, Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 16th January 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia2
Heeland migration to Australia 
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