Gaven households mapped in 1901

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Gavan	rare: scattered. See Gavin.
Gavin	numerous: S Leinster, N Munster, Mayo. Ir. Ó Gábháin, Ó Gáibhín. There were septs in W Cork and Mayo. They are now in all provinces. This name is both first name and surname in Scotland.MIF & SGG.
MacGavin	Very rare: Dublin. Ir. Mac Gábháin, possibly gábhadh, want, need. See also Gavin. The name is in Scotland where it matches MacGowan, q.v.
Ó Gabháin	Gavin: líonmhar: deisceart Laighean, tuaisceart na Mumhann, Maigh Eo. Bhí clanna faoi leith in iarthar Chorcaí agus Maigh Eo. Fréamh: gábhadh, gátar, b'fhéidir.

DEDs where Gaven and a second surname are found together

This list shows total 1901 Gaven households by county.
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Gaven heads of household in the 1901 census