Muldoon Family Origins and Distribution in Ireland
By Andrew J. Morris. Original ebook publication 2001. 67 pages.

This interesting and convenient reference work includes:

• A brief description of the origin of the surname.
• A complete study of the distribution of the name in Ireland in the mid-1800's, based on Griffith's Primary Valuation of Property.
  • The frequency of citation in Griffith's is listed for each county in alphabetical order.
  • The frequency of citation in Griffith's is listed for each county in order of frequency.
  • The frequency for each county is represented as a percentage of the total.
  • The frequency for each county is displayed on an outline map of Ireland.
  • The frequency for each parish in each of Ireland's 32 counties is represented (see below).
• The coat of arms is described, including motto.
• The coat of arms is illustrated, including motto.

Furthermore, detailed information is included for each of the 32 counties in Ireland:

• The frequency of citation in Griffith's is listed for each parish in each county, in alphabetical order.
• The frequency of citation in Griffith's is listed for each parish in each county, in order of frequency.
• The frequency for each parish is represented as a percentage of the total for that county.
• The ancient territories embraced by each county are named.
• The traditional clans who resided in each county are listed.
• The 25 most common surnames in the county, based on Griffith's Valuation, are listed in order of frequency.
• Any placenames in the county that include this surname are listed, and their location given.

All of this information allows you to see how your family name was distributed in Ireland, compared to its traditional territories in ancient times. You can see what other names are found most often in the same area, and which names were in the area traditionally. If you are searching for the place of origins for your Irish ancestors, you can use this information to prioritize your research, within all of Ireland, or within a specific county if you already know that much.

This is an ebook, so it will be sent by email - NO SHIPPING CHARGE! It is in PDF format, a reader is available free, and probably already on your computer. You can read the text in the Acrobat Reader, or print it out. The search function will automatically find any word or name you are looking for, anywhere it appears in the text. Text can be enlarged for easier reading.

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