This project originally started as an attempt to locate the Flood family that immigrated from County Longford, near the Westmeath border, to New York City. In this process several Flood lines were discovered, all from that same area of Ireland, who had some common histories. The genetic testing idea was then born, to establish whether in fact they were all related and members of the original Clann O'Maoltuile. This then grew into the concept to have all the Floods with Irish roots to join the group, and expand the family, and share our histories. Flood's, however, are a widely spread group from many places in Europe, especially England and Scotland. The surname originated for some as those who lived near a river that often flooded. Flood's or perhaps the "Fludd" spelling first came to America landing in Jamestowne, Virginia as early as 1607.