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The surname Kinavan was first found in Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat as hereditary physicians to the O'Flahertys. Traditionally, this great sept is descended through the Fihillys from Muredach Maolleathan the 16th Christian King of Connacht. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kinavan research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kinavan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Canavan, O'Canavan, Canaman, Kinevan, Kinavan, Kanavan, O'Kennevain and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Kinavan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.