Because Irish records are often scarce, those researching ancestors from Ulster have their hands full. But these seven websites will help you find your Scots-Irish roots.
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Above is a map showing the location of the R-L21 Haplogroup. R-L21 Haplogroup and the growing number of downstream (more recent in chronology) is the haplogroup of the majority of the Scots-Irish. Historically it represents the 'Western Atlantic Celtic' population, which includes the Insular Celts, both Gaelic and Cumbric. In layman's language, this population has it origins in the indigenous Celtic tribes of Britain and Ireland. Within the Scots-Irish population this includes the native Cumbric Celtic tribes of what we now call the Scottish Lowlands, and the Gaelic population. This tells us the majority of the people in the New World that identify as 'Scots-Irish' are the descendants of the indigenous Celts of the British Isles and Ireland. (map is from the Eupedia website)
How to find free Irish vital records shows how the family historian can find and download free historic birth, marriage and death civil registration records for both the North and South of the island of Ireland.
How to find Northern Ireland Genealogy Records Online looks at the main records available online for those researching their Northern Irish roots. Both free and pay sites are looked at. Even after the destruction of many records in 1922, there are many surviving records which can help the genealogist
The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish families are from Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Gallowayshire, and most of these families migrated to Ireland during the Ulster Plantation (1609-1720). The Highland Scottish surnames from Argyll, Lennox, and the Southern Hebrides; many of these families migrated to Ulster circa 1550-1600). The dominate haplogroups are Insular Celts (85%) and there is about 12% of the haplogroups of Norse/Norman ancestry. The native Irish surnames come from certain families that converted to the reformed faith and became part of the Protestant Irish community in the 1600s. Click on image to enlarge:
Areas of predominate Scots-Irish settlement © 2014 Ulster Heritage Scottish migration to Ulster 17th Century Scottish languages 1400 Scottish languages early medieval period; Gaelic in blue, Cumbric in Green, Norse in purple, English in Pink The Great Wagon Road with branch roads. (c) William Dollarhide
How to find free Irish vital records shows how the family historian can find and download free historic birth, marriage and death civil registration records for both the North and South of the island of Ireland.
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How to find free Irish vital records shows how the family historian can find and download free historic birth, marriage and death civil registration records for both the North and South of the island of Ireland.
One of our genealogists shares top genealogy research tips for tracing your Scots-Irish ancestors and extending your family history.
Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? In this Letter from Ireland we look at the Tribes of Ireland in 1150. Join us as we take a tour off the kingdoms at this time and the surnames associated with them.
One of our genealogists shares top genealogy research tips for tracing your Scots-Irish ancestors and extending your family history.
How to find Irish Parish registers looks at the complicated business of finding church records in Ireland. It describes the main sources of online records as well as the main physical archive in the North. Essential reading for anyone tracing their roots in Ireland.
This post looks at the best websites you need for successful Irish genealogy research. Many of them are free.
How to find Northern Ireland Genealogy Records Online looks at the main records available online for those researching their Northern Irish roots. Both free and pay sites are looked at. Even after the destruction of many records in 1922, there are many surviving records which can help the genealogist
How to find Northern Ireland Genealogy Records Online looks at the main records available online for those researching their Northern Irish roots. Both free and pay sites are looked at. Even after the destruction of many records in 1922, there are many surviving records which can help the genealogist
Many thousands of Scots-Irish came prior to 1776, with large-scale immigration starting in 1718. This article focuses on the pre-1776 Scots-Irish Migration.
The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish families are from Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Gallowayshire, and most of these families migrated to Ireland during the Ulster Plantation (1609-1720). The Highland Scottish surnames from Argyll, Lennox, and the Southern Hebrides; many of these families migrated to Ulster circa 1550-1600). The dominate haplogroups are Insular Celts (85%) and there is about 12% of the haplogroups of Norse/Norman ancestry. The native Irish surnames come from certain families that converted to the reformed faith and became part of the Protestant Irish community in the 1600s. Click on image to enlarge:
The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish families are from Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Gallowayshire, and most of these families migrated to Ireland during the Ulster Plantation (1609-1720). The Highland Scottish surnames from Argyll, Lennox, and the Southern Hebrides; many of these families migrated to Ulster circa 1550-1600). The dominate haplogroups are Insular Celts (85%) and there is about 12% of the haplogroups of Norse/Norman ancestry. The native Irish surnames come from certain families that converted to the reformed faith and became part of the Protestant Irish community in the 1600s. Click on image to enlarge:
The top five essential free Irish Genealogical sites to help people with Irish ancestry trace their roots. Including free vital records and census returns
In this article, we look at Irish Surnames - their origins and evolution. See if you can find the Irish surnames in your family tree in one of the sections.
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27 million records online among the largest online Irish genealogy resource to date and more will follow.
How to find Irish censuses describes which Irish census returns survive after the explosion and fire which destroyed the Public Record Office in Dublin during the Civil War. It also shows how these can be accessed free of charge, plus some substitute suggestions.
How to find Northern Ireland Genealogy Records Online looks at the main records available online for those researching their Northern Irish roots. Both free and pay sites are looked at. Even after the destruction of many records in 1922, there are many surviving records which can help the genealogist
Consult this map of Ireland and its counties to figure out which your ancestor lived in.
Many thousands of Scots-Irish came prior to 1776, with large-scale immigration starting in 1718. This article focuses on the pre-1776 Scots-Irish Migration.
Prior to the 20th century, the people of Appalachia were geographically isolated from the rest of the country. As a result, they preserved the culture of their ancestors (most of them Scots-Irish, …
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the Irish? In this letter, we look at the myths and stories that have endured down through the years - as well as visiting a very particular building in northern Spain associated with the Irish origin story.
