Nylan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Nylan

What does the name Nylan mean?

The surname Nylan was derived from the Gaelic "O Niallain," which means "descendant of Niall."

Early Origins of the Nylan family

The surname Nylan was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster.

Early History of the Nylan family

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Nylan Spelling Variations

Just like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the Nylan family name include O'Neilan, O'Neylan, Neilan, Neylan, O'Nelan and others.

Early Notables of the Nylan family

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Nylan migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Nylan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Bridget Nylan, aged 23, British settler who arrived in Adelaide, South Australia aboard the "Hesperus" in 1883