Millions History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe original Gaelic form of Millions was Ó Mainnin. Early Origins of the Millions familyThe surname Millions was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island. Early History of the Millions familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Millions research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Millions History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Millions Spelling VariationsNames during the Middle Ages were often recorded under several different spelling variations during the life of their bearers. Literacy was rare at that time and so how a person's name was recorded was decided by the individual scribe. Variations of the name Millions include Mannion, O'Mannin, O'Mannion, Mannyan, Mennon and many more. Early Notables of the Millions familyMore information is included under the topic Early Millions Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The English-ruled Ireland of the late 18th and 19th centuries featured a rapidly increasing population and an agricultural-based economy. This combination proved to be disastrous in the 1840s after a couple of failed potato harvests. Thousands died of disease and starvation, and thousands more left the country, often bound for North America. Those that survived the journey to North America were put to work building the bridges, canals, roadways, and railways needed for the development of an industrial society. Those Irish, although often despised by those already established in North American cities and towns, played an instrumental role in making Canada and the United States the powerful and wealthy nations that they are today. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has shown many immigrants bearing the name Millions: Millions Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Millions Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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