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Origins of the Cavanagh surname

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Where do most Cavanaghs live?

In 1921, most Cavanaghs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cavanaghs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,200 records for the Cavanagh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Cavanaghs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cavanagh first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cavanaghs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cavanaghs in 1921
Cotton Weaver

71

Domestic Servant

60

Charwoman

57

Tailoress

51

Housekeeper

48

Common Male occupations for Cavanaghs in 1921
General Labourer

157

Dock Labourer

134

Coal Miner

71

Tailor

69

Able Seaman

58

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