Origins of the Cavana surname
About the Cavanas
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Interesting facts about Cavana
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cavanas most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Cavana first names?
John
James
Mary
Maria
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Common jobs for Cavanas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cavanas in 1921
At Home
6
Retired Shopkeeper
3
Factory Operative
2
General Servant
2
Housework
2
Common male occupations for Cavanas in 1921
Carman
5
Dock Labourer
5
Able Seaman
3
Coachman
3
At Home
2
