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Origins of the Cavigan surname

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About the Cavigans

We have a total number of 196 records for people with the last name Cavigan.

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Where do most Cavigans live?

In 1921, most Cavigans lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Cavigans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 159 records for the Cavigan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Cavigans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cavigans.

What are the most common Cavigan first names?

  • Henry
  • Samuel
  • Clara
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Cavigans

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

Common Female occupations for Cavigans in 1921
Cook

1

Cook Domestic

1

Cycle Clerk

1

Domestic Servant Lady Help

1

Electro Plate Warehouse Woman

1

Common Male occupations for Cavigans in 1921
Brass Moulder

3

Iron Moulder

3

Engine Fitter

2

Scholar At Home

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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