| ![Show Contents]() O'Ratigan Surname History
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Etymology of O'RatiganWhat does the name O'Ratigan mean? Irish names tend to vary widely in their spelling and overall form. The original Gaelic form of the name O'Ratigan is Ó Reachtagain, which is derived from the word "reacht," which means "decree." Early Origins of the O'Ratigan familyThe surname O'Ratigan was first found in Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where their recorded history precedes the 12th century. They are said to be descended from Iomchadh, Prince of Tara, second son of King Colla da Chrioch, down to O'Kelly, Prince of Hy-Maine in Roscommon. Early History of the O'Ratigan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Ratigan research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early O'Ratigan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Ratigan Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name O'Ratigan family name. Variations found include Ratigan, Rattigan, Rhatigan, Ractigan, Rattican, Rhattigan, O'Rattigan, O'Ratigan, McRattigan, McRatigan, McRhatagan, Rattigen, Ratigen, Ratrigan, Rattrigan, Rattigin, Ratigin, Rattighan and many more. Early Notables of the O'Ratigan familyMore information is included under the topic Early O'Ratigan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the O'Ratigan familyThousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name O'Ratigan: Mary Rattigan who was listed as having arrived in Nova Scotia in 1825; Peter Ratigan arrived in Quebec in 1826; Daniel, Mary, Patt and Peter Rattigan all of whom were recorded as having arrived in New York, New York in 1850.
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