Holloran History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Holloran originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1 Early Origins of the Holloran familyThe surname Holloran 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. Early History of the Holloran familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holloran research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Holloran History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holloran Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Holloran dating from that time include Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more. Early Notables of the Holloran familyMore information is included under the topic Early Holloran Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Holloran Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Holloran Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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