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Subject: Re: [S-I] Irish Protestants
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:14:22 +0100
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Linda,
The data below is taken from the Ulster Historical Foundation site. There
were NO McKittricks so I searched for McKitterick - we pay no mind to
spelling here in Ulster.
"Distribution of surnames in Ireland in 1890 (Matheson's special report)
This data was derived from Robert R. Matheson's Special Report on Surnames
in Ireland. This statistical report is based on the births registered in
Ireland during the year 1890. As the former Chief Herald of Ireland, Donal
Begley, pointed out "Its value lies in the fact that it provides authorative
information as to the numerical strength and distribution of family names
throughout the country" (Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder, Heraldic Artists
Ltd). In recognising the usefulness of this data in helping to focus a
search, it should be noted that it provides a snapshot of Irish surname
distribution in the late 19th century after Ireland had experienced
significant population change caused by factors such as the Great Famine,
emigration, rural to urban migration etc. As such, one might expect
differences between this data and the distribution of surnames in Ireland in
the first half of the 19th century. A further limitation is the fact that it
includes only surnames having five or more birth entries thus excluding some
of the rarer Irish family names.
McKitterick Total births:9
Principally located in counties: Zoom map
Spelling variations McKitterick(5)
Total Ulster = 7
Total Leinster = 1
Total Connaught = 0
Total Munster = 1"
This indicates to me that McKittrick/McKitterick IS indeed a Scotch-Irish
name as the concentration is in Ulster. Personal experience tells me the
same. I have known one or two and I would expect them to be Scotch-Irish
and Presbyterian, most likely. BUT, I could be wrong and the might be
catholics who came over from Scotland as there are very close links between
Ulster and Scotland.
You could try trawling this site for the name in Ulster:
http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.htm
Regards,
Boyd
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:] On Behalf Of Linda Dolan
Sent: 20 October 2008 13:47
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Subject: Re: [S-I] Irish Protestants
Good morning/ afternoon from Texas,
I have a question for those of you in Ireland especially N Ireland. Can you
tell me if the name McKittrick is originally Scottish or Irish? I have
tried looking at old records for the name in the Kildare area but can't find
it much. I can find it in N.Ireland.
I have a James McKittrick married to a Mary Butler (who's mother was a
Curley ). They married c 1820 -30. the family was RC but I don't know if
James was before the marriage.
Butler and Curley aren't hard to find in the Dublin/Kildare area but
mcKittrick was.
Any insight or help appreciated.
I was in Ireland in Sept '08 but the genealogists were on holiday also !
I'd come back in a minute if it were possible, I loved it there. I felt at
home and even driving wasn't so hard to do. I was raised in SW Pa so the
surrounding country side was familiar and beautiful. I love Dingle and
Dingle bay.
Thanks for your time,
Linda Dolan
ps can't find my Dolan;'s either.
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