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Irish Surnames

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  • 06-08-2007 9:37pm
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    jazoo
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭


    Im looking for information on irish surnames where they come from and general history of irish familys clans etc etc.... are there any web sites where i can get this info or do i have to search through books


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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    I found this book to be quite good. 'Edward Mac Lysaght, Irish families: their names, arms and origins'
    Most names seem to be listed. He has written lots of books Irish surnames and most of his books are in the local libraries.


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    jazoo
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭jazoo


    will check it out thanks


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    Lennoxschips
    Registered Users Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭Lennoxschips


    you could also try www.ireland.com/ancestor


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