New Irish Surname Tool
17 Jun 2026
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Irish surnames carry centuries of history in a single word. Most derive from the Gaelic naming system that flourished in Ireland before the Norman conquest
Irish Family History Society
Connecting People With Their Irish Roots
Getting Started Researching Ancestor’s Occupations
There’s a nice article in this month’s Really Useful Bulletin (no. 56) from the Family History Federation that explains how to research your ancestor’s occupation. Although quite focused on the UK, it does include the use of Irish Trade Directories.
Members can read the Bulletin from our Newsletter section of the Members’ Area. It is also free to read at The Family History Federation’s Explore Your Genealogy site.
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New Irish Surname Tool
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