McGavaghan households mapped in 1901

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Gavaghan	Quite numerous: Mayo-Sligo, S Down. Ir. Ó Gáibhtheacháin, (gáibhtheach, ostentatious). A sept of Uí Fiachrach (Mayo). Spoken language: Ó Gácháin, hence the form Gaughan, q.v. SI & SGG.
Gavigan	fairly numerous: Midlands, Roscommon, Donegal. Ir. Ó Gáibhtheacháin. This is now spelled Ó Gáibheacháin. (gáifeach means both flamboyant and terrible in the sense of "dangerous"). In Ulster we find the name MacGavigan, q.v.

DEDs where McGavaghan and a second surname are found together

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