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Lahiff Family History & Genealogy
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Lahiff Last Name History & Origin
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There are a number of spellings of the surname Lahiff. These include Flahy, Flahive, now a very rare form, Lahive, Lahiff, Leahy, and Lahy. They are believed to derive from the 12th century Gaelic O'Laochda, meaning "The descendant of the hero". No one knows just who this hero was, but Lahiff’s are strong and enduring to the end.
Name Origin
As stated, the name means “of the Hero”.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Flahy, Flahive, Lahive, Leahy
Nationality & Ethnicity
The clan centre is in the province of Connacht, and specifically Counties Clare and Galway.
Famous People named Lahiff
There have been a number of outstanding personalities associated with the name, and these include John O'Lahy, an Irish patriot, who in 1581 was hanged for allowing a priest to escape to France, the famous painter Edward Leahy (1797 - 1875), and the Archbishop of Cashell, the Rev. Patrick Leahy (1806 - 1875). The first known recording of the surname was that of John Lahiff, who died in 1343. He was the bishop of Killala, during the reign of King Edward 111 of England, 1327 - 1377.
Modern Lahiff’s who have made claim to fame include Constable Michael Lahiff one of the first to die in the Irish uprisings Lahiff Tavern owner William “Billy” Lahiff, actress Nancy Carroll aka Ann Veronica Lahiff, Craig Lahiff the Australian film director.
Early Lahiffs
These are the earliest records we have of the Lahiff family.
Margaret Lahiff of Nhill Hosp Australia was born in 1823, and died at age 70 years old in 1893 in Nhill Hosp.
Patrick Lahiff of Kburra Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 89 years old in 1918 in Kburra.
Thomas James Lahiff of Bridgewater Australia was born in 1841, and died at age 63 years old in 1904 in Bridgewater.
Thomas Lahiff of Bridgewater Australia was born in 1841 in County Clare Ireland, and died at age 62 years old on September 14, 1904 in Bridgewater, VIC Australia. Thomas Lahiff was buried on September 16, 1904 in Bridgewater Cemetery, Loddon Shire County.
John Lahiff was a peasant Herder taking care of cattle in the Burren of County Clare most of his life. In 1873, he came to America with his mother and four young children entering through Castle Garden. He returned to Ireland minus one son who died in Providence, Rhode Island but having gained a baby daughter there as well. They returned to the Burren and continued to have children. In his late 50’s he again attempted to relocate his family to America, entering through Ellis Island in 1889. This time they remained in Newport, Rhode Island near his sisters Margaret and Honora. He lived out the remainder of his life there and died in 1919 never knowing his grandchildren would make great accomplishments as business people, Tavern owners, and even Broadway stars with one becoming the first to sing and dance in a talkie movie.
Michael Lahiff of Malv E Australia was born in 1844, and died at age 76 years old in 1920 in Malv E.
Eliza (Fitzgerald) Lahiff was born on May 8, 1844, and died at age 55 years old in 1899. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eliza (Fitzgerald) Lahiff.
Lahiff Family Photos
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Thomas Lahiff
A photo of Thomas Lahiff, son of John and Eliza Fitzgerald Lahiff who was born in Kilcorny County Clare Ireland. He had musical talent and it was said he could play any song he heard by ear on the piano. His daughters were also musically inclined and sang and danced their way to stardom on Broadway. The most famous of his daughters was Ann who changed her name to Nancy Carroll. She was among the first of many to have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. An amazing feat for someone with poor Irish roots.
Catherine Kate Lahiff
A photo of Catherine “Kate” Lahiff who was born in 1866 on board a ship that was in Australian waters, hence she always referred to herself as Australian but she was very much Irish. In her lifetime she traveled to Australia as a domestic servant, lived in Providence, Rhode Island as a helper to her aunt Honora Lahiff McMahon, and married Henry Stone of England settling in New York for the remainder of her life. She and her husband continued to travel making three trips abroad to England and France. They had four children including Cecil McClintock Stone, John Henry Stone, Charlotte Agnes Stone (Taylor) and Cyril Granville Stone. Her sorrow included losing John Henry at 18 months to meningitis and losing her oldest son Cecil when he disappeared in 1928. He was never heard from again. Some described her as somewhat cold and unloving but her childhood left little time for nurturing and she learned to deal with life in a matter of fact way. She did adore Cecil and had high hopes for him. She encouraged his musical talents and he was often featured in local talent shows. Her husband Henry was a keen business man and she never again experienced the poverty of her youth.
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Eliza Fitzgerald Lahiff
A photo of Eliza Fitzgerald, who married John Lahiff in 1864 in the Catholic Chapel of Carron, County Clare, Ireland. He was a Herd in the Barron and she a Herd’s daughter. She was a strong hard working woman. In her 55 years, she traveled from Ireland to Australia, back to Ireland, on to America, back to Ireland again and finally came to rest in Newport Rhode Island. She was the mother of 10 children all of whom made it to adulthood save one young Patrick who died of meningitis on her first trip to America. All of her children were baptized in the Catholic Church and most of them in St Columba church in Carron in the Burren County Clare. There must have been some entertainer in the family genes as many of her children and grandchildren were known for their musical and acting ability. Eliza died not long after arriving in America the second time and is buried on St Columba’s cemetery in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island.
Her children included Bridget, Catherine (Kate), Thomas, Patrick, Mary Ellen, Peter, Honora, Michael, William and James Joseph.
Her children included Bridget, Catherine (Kate), Thomas, Patrick, Mary Ellen, Peter, Honora, Michael, William and James Joseph.
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John Lahiff of Kilcorny County Clare, Ireland
John Lahiff was a peasant Herder taking care of cattle in the Burren of County Clare most of his life. In 1873, he came to America with his mother and four young children entering through Castle Garden. He returned to Ireland minus one son who died in Providence, Rhode Island but having gained a baby daughter there as well. They returned to the Burren and continued to have children. In his late 50’s he again attempted to relocate his family to America, entering through Ellis Island in 1889. This time they remained in Newport, Rhode Island near his sisters Margaret and Honora. He lived out the remainder of his life there and died in 1919 never knowing his grandchildren would make great accomplishments as business people, Tavern owners, and even Broadway stars with one becoming the first to sing and dance in a talkie movie.
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Patsy Kelly, Virginia Bruce, and Nancy Carroll
A photo of Patsy Kelly with Virginia Bruce and Nancy Carroll
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Nancy Carroll 002
A photo of Nancy Carroll (1903-1965) - stage and screen actress, singer and dancer was born 19 November 1903 in New York City as Ann Veronica Lahiff to parents Thomas Lahiff (1868-1943) and Ann F Barrett (1868-1951). She appeared in about 40 films and a number of television shows as well as performing in the theatre at the beginning of her career and off and on from 1940 to 1965.
She married playwright John Morfit Kirkland (1900-1969) in 1924. They had one daughter, actress Patricia Kirkland (1925-2000). She then married magazine editor Francis Bolton Mallory (1898-1958) in 1931. They divorced in 1935. She lastly married Dutch Indonesian businessman Charles Herman Groen (1913-) in 1953. She died of an aneurysm on 6 August 1965 in New York City aged 61 years.
She married playwright John Morfit Kirkland (1900-1969) in 1924. They had one daughter, actress Patricia Kirkland (1925-2000). She then married magazine editor Francis Bolton Mallory (1898-1958) in 1931. They divorced in 1935. She lastly married Dutch Indonesian businessman Charles Herman Groen (1913-) in 1953. She died of an aneurysm on 6 August 1965 in New York City aged 61 years.
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Nancy Carroll 001
A photo of Nancy Carroll (1903-1965) - stage and screen actress, singer and dancer was born 19 November 1903 in New York City as Ann Veronica Lahiff to parents Thomas Lahiff (1868-1943) and Ann F Barrett (1868-1951). She appeared in about 40 films and a number of television shows as well as performing in the theatre at the beginning of her career and off and on from 1940 to 1965.
She married playwright John Morfit Kirkland (1900-1969) in 1924. They had one daughter, actress Patricia Kirkland (1925-2000). She then married magazine editor Francis Bolton Mallory (1898-1958) in 1931. They divorced in 1935. She lastly married Dutch Indonesian businessman Charles Herman Groen (1913-) in 1953. She died of an aneurysm on 6 August 1965 in New York City aged 61 years.
She married playwright John Morfit Kirkland (1900-1969) in 1924. They had one daughter, actress Patricia Kirkland (1925-2000). She then married magazine editor Francis Bolton Mallory (1898-1958) in 1931. They divorced in 1935. She lastly married Dutch Indonesian businessman Charles Herman Groen (1913-) in 1953. She died of an aneurysm on 6 August 1965 in New York City aged 61 years.
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Lahiff Family Tree
Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Lahiff.
Updated Lahiff Biographies
James Lionel Lahiff of Hayward, Alameda County, CA was born on August 13, 1907, and died at age 84 years old on January 5, 1992. James Lahiff was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Section U Site 117-A 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno.
David A Lahiff of Andover, Ashtabula County, OH was born on April 6, 1928, and died at age 71 years old on October 24, 1999.
Edwin P Lahiff of Greendale, Milwaukee County, WI was born on January 5, 1922, and died at age 78 years old on November 3, 2000.
Raymond J Lahiff of Bristol, Bristol County, RI was born on August 28, 1909, and died at age 89 years old on February 3, 1999.
Lawrence J Lahiff of Willow Grove, Montgomery County, PA was born on January 2, 1924, and died at age 75 years old on March 19, 1999.
Marcus G Lahiff of Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin was born on April 18, 1901, and died at age 67 years old in April 1968.
Bridget (Mullins) Lahiff of Bmarsh Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridget (Mullins) Lahiff.
Thomas Lahiff of Bmarsh Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Lahiff.
Thomas James Lahiff of Brid Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Lahiff.
Joseph Lahiff of Brid Australia was born in 1883 in Brid, and died at age 41 years old in 1924 in Cfield.
Bridget Bridget (Ofarrell) Lahiff of Brid Australia, was married to Thomas Lahiff in 1877, and has children Patrick John Lahiff, Thomas James Lahiff, Thomas Lahiff, Daniel Michael Lahiff, Joseph Lahiff, Edward Lahiff, Mary Katherine Lahiff, Elizabeth Annie Lahiff, and Winnifred Lahiff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridget Ofarrell Lahiff.
Victoria Brigid Lahiff of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victoria Brigid Lahiff.
Ann Ann (Reilly) Lahiff of Bendigo Australia, was married to Patrick Lahiff, and has children Ellen Frances Lahiff, Patrick Francis Lahiff, Eliza Jane Lahiff, Margaret Agnes Lahiff, Margaret Agnes Lahiff, and Catherine Lahiff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann Reilly Lahiff.
Patrick Lahiff of Hawthorn Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick Lahiff.
Sarah Jane (Tuohy) Lahiff of Richmond Australia, was married to Patrick John Lahiff in 1911, and has children Bridgid Victoria Lahiff, Sarah Elizabeth Lahiff, Eileen Christina Lahiff, and Eileen Christina Lahiff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Jane (Tuohy) Lahiff.
Patrick John Lahiff of Richmond Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick John Lahiff.
Patrick Lahiff of Laanecoorie Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick Lahiff.
Margaret Margaret (Lahiff) Mcneil of Glasgow Australia, was married to James Roxburgh Mcneil in 1876, and has children James Roxburgh Mcneil, Mars Fenton Mcneil, Catherine Stella Mcneill, Stella Catherine Victoria Elson Smith, and Olga Constance D Hofsteede. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret (Lahiff) Mcneil.
Julia Mary Lahiff of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Mary Lahiff.
Popular Lahiff Biographies
Eliza (Fitzgerald) Lahiff was born on May 8, 1844, and died at age 55 years old in 1899. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eliza (Fitzgerald) Lahiff.
Mary Ann (Brown) Lahiff of Richmond Australia was born in 1893, and died at age 86 years old on January 2, 1980 in Hawthorn, VIC. Mary Lahiff was buried on January 7, 1980 at Box Hill Cemetery Middleborough Rd, in Box Hill.
John Lahiff was a peasant Herder taking care of cattle in the Burren of County Clare most of his life. In 1873, he came to America with his mother and four young children entering through Castle Garden. He returned to Ireland minus one son who died in Providence, Rhode Island but having gained a baby daughter there as well. They returned to the Burren and continued to have children. In his late 50’s he again attempted to relocate his family to America, entering through Ellis Island in 1889. This time they remained in Newport, Rhode Island near his sisters Margaret and Honora. He lived out the remainder of his life there and died in 1919 never knowing his grandchildren would make great accomplishments as business people, Tavern owners, and even Broadway stars with one becoming the first to sing and dance in a talkie movie.
Thomas Lahiff of Bridgewater Australia was born in 1841 in County Clare Ireland, and died at age 62 years old on September 14, 1904 in Bridgewater, VIC Australia. Thomas Lahiff was buried on September 16, 1904 in Bridgewater Cemetery, Loddon Shire County.
Stephen Francis Lahiff of Bridgewater Australia was born in 1889 in Bridgewater On Loddon, VIC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen Francis Lahiff.
William Lahiff was born circa 1893, and died at age 24 years old on April 2, 1918. William Lahiff was buried at Longuenesse (st. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery Iv. F. 84. in France. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Lahiff.
Bridgid Delia (Kelly) Lahiff was born in 1893, and died at age 23 years old on January 5, 1917 at Burnley St, in Burnley, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridgid Delia Lahiff ( Kelly.
Winifred Dorothea (Lahiff) Lind was born in 1893, and died at age 85 years old on March 8, 1979 in Hughesdale, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Winifred Dorothy Lind ( Lahiff.
Elizabeth Annie Lahiff was born in Bridgewater On Loddon, VIC Australia to Bridget Lahiff ( O'Farrell and Thomas Lahiff, and has siblings Patrick John Lahiff, Thomas James Lahiff, Daniel Lahiff, Joseph Lahiff, Edward George Lahiff, Mary Lahiff, Stephen Francis Lahiff, Delia Lahiff, and Winifred Dorothy Lind ( Lahiff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Annie Lahiff.
EDWARD GEORGE LAHIFF, Late of 33 Hunter Street
Richmond, in Victoria, Supervisor, Deceased.After 14
clear days Mary Ann Lahiff of 33 Hunter street,Richmond
in Victoria, widow of the deceased and sole beneficiary
under his will dated 1st December, 1947.....
Delia Lahiff was born to Bridget Lahiff ( O'Farrell and Thomas Lahiff, and has siblings Patrick John Lahiff, Thomas James Lahiff, Daniel Lahiff, Joseph Lahiff, Edward George Lahiff, Mary Lahiff, Stephen Francis Lahiff, Elizabeth Annie Lahiff, and Winifred Dorothy Lind ( Lahiff. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Delia Lahiff.
Catherine Elizabeth (Lahiff) Stone was born on November 24, 1866, and died at age 76 years old on April 15, 1943. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Elizabeth (Lahiff) Stone.
Daniel Thomas Lahiff of Richmond Australia was born in 1920 in Richmond, VIC to Edward George Lahiff and Mary Ann Lahiff ( Brown. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Daniel Thomas Lahiff.
Joseph Lahiff was born in 1883. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Lahiff.
Patrick Lahiff was born on November 9, 1886 in Bridgewater On Loddon, VIC Australia, and died at age 69 years old in 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick John Lahiff.
Thomas James Lahiff of Bridgewate Australia was born in 1880 in Bridgewate, and died at age 66 years old in 1946 at Lyndon street Elsternwick, in Elsternwick, VIC.
Ethel May (Mccan) Lahiff was born in 1880, and died at age 80 years old on April 30, 1961 in Elsternwick, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ethel May Lahiff ( McCann.
Lahiff Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Lahiff family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 231 people with the last name Lahiff that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
70.0
years
Oldest Lahiffs
These are the longest-lived members of the Lahiff family on AncientFaces.
Alice M Lahiff of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on December 19, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on November 4, 1996.
Mary Lahiff of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on July 29, 1887, and died at age 97 years old in April 1985.
96 years
Bartholome Lahiff of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on June 11, 1878, and died at age 95 years old in June 1973.
Charlotte Lahiff of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on April 7, 1900, and died at age 94 years old on March 22, 1995.
Janie Lahiff of New York, New York County, NY was born on December 20, 1875, and died at age 94 years old in January 1970.
Helen Botos Lahiff of Burbank, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 2, 1911, and died at age 93 years old on January 16, 2005.
Catherine Lahiff of Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa was born on December 15, 1885, and died at age 93 years old in May 1979.
Julia Lahiff of Hazlet, Monmouth County, NJ was born on August 3, 1892, and died at age 93 years old in April 1986.
Donald F Lahiff of Spokane, Spokane County, WA was born on October 21, 1894, and died at age 93 years old on February 12, 1988.
Frances Lahiff of Elmhurst, Queens County, NY was born on February 24, 1912, and died at age 93 years old on June 4, 2005.
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