Researching Kevin Kavanagh
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1157 people with the Kavanagh surname? In that year Kavanagh was ranked number 2449 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Kevin means "gentle, lovable" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Kevin Kavanagh on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Kevin Kavanagh and the Kavanagh Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 7049 people with the Kavanagh surname in the UK? Kavanagh is now ranked number 851 for popularity in the UK. |
Kavanagh Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Kavanagh surname in the USA? Kavanagh is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Kevin Kavanagh
Kevin Kavanagh
Kevin Patrick Kavanagh, (born September 27, 1932) is a Canadian businessman.
Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Kavanagh received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba in 1953. After graduating he started working for The Great-West Life Assurance Company in 1953. He worked his way up the ranks becoming president and CEO of Great-West Life from 1979 to 1990. From 1986 to 1992, he was president and CEO of Great-West Lifeco. He was Chancellor of Brandon University from 1996 to 2002.
In 2002, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Manitoba.
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