Clann Chaomhánach is registered with the Clans of Ireland, the agency set up to coordinate the activities of all Irish Clans.
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Caomhánach Families
The first to use our name was Domhnall Caomhánach, a 12th Century King of Leinster. More than 55,000 families world-wide identify
with one of over 200 different interpretations of our Irish name Caomhánach, including, but not limited to, the few following examples:
Cavanagh Kavanagh Cavanaugh Kavanaugh Cavenagh Kavner Chabiness Gabernach Cavenna Cavnar Kavanaw Chavinas Cavinah Cavanacht Cavana Kabna Chabana Cavanna Kavenagh Cavanah Kavina Kabina Caomhanaigh Chabinaw Cavagnaic Cavanogh Cavino Cavinaw
No matter how you spell your name today, we are all descendents of the great Caomhánach family.
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Census of Ireland - 1901 & 1911
The Censuses provide valuable information regarding the type of houses within which families lived. As well as general information regarding the members of the household, county of birth and occupation, the 1911 Census provides greater detail about the number of children born and still living and number of years married. The recording of county of birth is very useful in attempting to trace those who migrated within the country. While ages are recorded for each member of a household these should be treated as approximate.
Griffith's Valuation 1847 - 1864
The primary valuation of Ireland or Griffith's Valuation - carried out between 1848 and 1864 to determine liability to pay the Poor rate (for the support of the poor and destitute within each Poor Law Union) - provides detailed information on where people lived in mid-nineteenth century Ireland and the property they possessed. Griffith's Valuation is fully searchable online, free of charge....
Tithe Applotment 1823 - 1838
The Tithe Applotment Books were compiled between 1823 and 1838 as a survey of land in each civil parish to determine the payment of tithes (a religious tax). Unlike Griffith's Valuation they do not cover cities or towns. The Tithe Applotment Books are available online, free of charge ...
Origin Of The Name: Chaomhánach
The surname Kavanagh or Cavanaugh and the other variants of the name are derived from the Irish Gaelic name Caomhánach, which means 'a student or follower of St. Caomhan' and was first used by Domhnall, eldest son of the 12th century King of Leinster Diarmait mac Murchada (Dermot MacMurrough).
Domhnall was fostered for his training and education at the monastery of St. Caomhan at which is now known as Kilcavan in the Barony of Gorey, County Wexford. He became known as Caomhánach, distinguishing him from the other sons of Diarmait.
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