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Cavanigh Family History

Cavanigh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cavanagh, Kavanagh, Cavanah, Cavanaugh, Cabaniss, Cavan, Cavendish

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Where is the Cavanigh family from?

You can see how Cavanigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Cavanigh families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 8 Cavanigh families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavanigh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cavanigh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cavanigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanigh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Cavanigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Cavanigh. For the veterans among your Cavanigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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