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Origins of the Cavenay surname

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About the Cavenays

We have a total number of 84 records for people with the last name Cavenay.

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Where do most Cavenays live?

In 1921, most Cavenays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cavenays

How common is your surname?

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

We have 72 records for the Cavenay surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Cavenays most likely to marry?

Kilrones

&

Murphys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cavenays.

What are the most common Cavenay first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Alice Hannah

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Common jobs for Cavenays

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

Common Female occupations for Cavenays in 1921
Farm Serv

2

Charwoman

1

Cook (Domestic Servant)

1

Dressmaker & Hawker

1

Factory

1

Common Male occupations for Cavenays in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Bricklayer Labourer

1

Brickyard Labourer

1

Colliery Labourer

1

Engrs Tool Fitter

1

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