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Council Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname for a wise or thoughtful man from Anglo-Norman French counseil ‘consultation deliberation’ also ‘counsel advice’ (from Latin consilium from consulere ‘to consult’). Americanized form of German Künzel (see Kuenzel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Councill, Cornell, Cousin, Couch, Coufal, Cecil, Counce, Condit

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Where is the Council family from?

You can see how Council families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Council family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Council families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Council families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Council's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Council families in 1911.
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What did your Council ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Council. 28% of Council men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Council women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Council were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Council. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Council census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 914 immigration records available for the last name Council. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20,000 military records available for the last name Council. For the veterans among your Council ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Council lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Council life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Council in 1948 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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