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Manx Genealogy Archive 1

Re: Kaighen/Crellin
In Response To: Re: Kaighen/Crellin ()

My maiden name was Kaighin. My Father used to talk of the name Kaighin being originally a Viking name such as Maceachin meaning son of the horse lord. I am not sure of this having any substance but certainly the Isle of Man was invaded by Norse people who settled on the island. My father's mother's name was Kerruish. The family lived in Kirk Michael and my grandfather was a tailor.