Origins of the Kavanagh surname

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    In 1921, most Kavanaghs lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Kavanagh

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    Common jobs for Kavanaghs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kavanaghs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    47

    General Servant Domestic

    42

    Domestic Servant

    34

    Housekeeper

    29

    Tailoress

    28

    Commmon male occupations for Kavanaghs in 1921

    General Labourer

    73

    Dock Labourer

    49

    Porter

    44

    Coal Miner

    42

    Tailor

    42

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