Over 36,000 digital books are now available at family history books. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. We have no additional information on the origin of the mcdevitt family surname at present. The hundred family surnames is a classic chinese text composed of common chinese surnames. A comprehensive guide to the origins, meanings, etymologies and distribution of thousands of british surnames. This was about 51% of all the recorded mcdevitt s in the uk. The irish mcdavitt surname is derived from the irish gaelic patronymic name mac daibheid, which means son of david early origins of the mcdavitt family. Welcome to some of the best mcdevitt genealogy resources found on the web. For centuries, even through the norman invasion, irish last names defined clans and septs smaller groups within clans. In 1840 there were mcdevitt families living in pennsylvania. I really, really liked this book, as i have all of the alex benedict chase kolpath books. According to the old testament, noah was the builder of the ark that allowed him, his family, and animals of each species.
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Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Cody mcdevitt is an awardwinning journalist and the founder of the rosedale oral history project, which is the basis for banished from johnstown. Bishop mcdevitt high school is a private, coeducational catholic high school of the diocese of harrisburg, located in harrisburg, pennsylvania. Searching for surnames by j titford countryside books, 2002. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.
The backgrounds of these surnames are mostly explained in historical books. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. A few weeks ago a reader of my blog contacted me about his mcdaid ancestors and as promised here is my blog that i have researched on this prominent co. The surname mcdavitt was first found in on the inishowen peninsula, in county donegal, where a sept of this name claim david odoherty d. The print shows the family coat of arms also known as a family crest, and about 1,800 words about the origins of the surname, where it was first found, different. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the mcdevitt surname. Most of his novels are usually on the theme of xenoarcheology, archeology, and attempts at. Welcome to the mcdevitt family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Find out where in the world your surname originated, what it originally meant and how many other people you share it with. We hope you will participate on the mcdevitt forums, it is a great place to find or post information on mcdevitt. The irish mcdevitt surname is derived from the irish gaelic patronymic name mac daibheid, which means son of david early origins of the mcdevitt family. Mcdevitt s first published story was the emerson effect in the twilight zone magazine in 1981. If you get the page is not available message, no mailing list is available. Davis view davis family names for northern ireland matheson surnames 1901 davis view davis family names for northern ireland irish surname.
The mcdevitt family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The meaning and history of first names behind the name. Firebird the newest alex benedict novel by jack mcdevitt is a terrific read full of exciting scientific revelations, social intrigues, and fascinating looks into the past from the historical perspective of a. Borgman or borgmann is an anglosaxon and frisian surname of dutch, english, german. To genealogists and historians the register of swiss surnames has become an essential standard reference. Octavia gone book by jack mcdevitt official publisher.
Wormsley and a forward by the outstanding postgazette columnist tony norman, mcdevitt s book reveals this vital, but hidden history. Trades, territory, family links studying surnames tells you about the important. Probably an americanized spelling of german and jewish ashkenazic buch or buck. Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics. In 1891 there were 21 mcdevitt families living in lancashire. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books. In addition to our database we also curate the most interesting genealogy and family history stories from around the web into our biweekly newsletter. The surname mcdevitt was first found in on the inishowen peninsula, in county donegal, where a sept of this name claim david odoherty d. There are 351 immigration records available for the last name mcdivitt. You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects.
He is a multiple nebula award winner and finalist who lives in georgia with his wife maureen. You can see how mcdevitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the usa, and how they made the journey from the ship name. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. There are already 69 users and 1,146 genealogy profiles with the mcdevitt surname on geni. Some surnames have origins that are occupational obvious examples are smith and baker. Mcdevitt coat of arms mcdevitt family crest this surname mcdevitt is the name of an inishowen sept, whose ancestor was david odoherty died 1208 a chief of cenel eoghain. The meaning and history of surnames behind the name. Mcdevitt coat of arms, family crest free image to view. It wasnt until british colonization that last names were changed to sound more. Watch invitation and full meeting as we unite in this sacred work, we discover the existence and great qualities of those who have gone. A dozen things you might not know about irish names the irish times. Jack mcdevitt is the author of a talent for war, the engines of god, ancient shores, eternity road, moonfall, and numerous prizewinning short stories.
Nancy mcdevitt obituary levittown, pa the intelligencer. His two main series are the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series. The mcdaids were an important family on the inishowen peninsula, then the gaelic lords. I admit to not liking a couple of his books over the years too, but mr. Jack mcdevitt is a renowned american science fiction novelist, who has written numerous novels over the years. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the persons given name s to the link. New book explores a shameful piece of johnstowns past. The mcdaid family also mcdevitt family history ireland. We hope you will participate on the mcdevitt forums, it is a great place to find or post information on mcdevitt genealogy and is completely free to participate. Your last name gives you a sense of identity and helps you discover who you are and where you come. Most of his novels are usually on the theme of xenoarcheology, archeology, and attempts at making contact with aliens. Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a.
Mcdevitt coat of arms, family crest free image to view mcdevitt name origin history and meaning of symbols single family crest plaque 107 inch find your name. Explore mcdevitt genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. Irishgathering the mcdevitt clan coat of arms family. One of the initial books written in the series by jack mcdevitt. Author mcdevitt has introduced the chief protagonist of this series as priscilla hutchins and has set the plot of each and every book of this series around the scientific adventures of this character. The most mcdevitt families were found in the usa in 1880.