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Counceller Family History

Counceller Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chancellor, Cornellier, Councill, Counsell, Connelley, Cornell

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Where is the Counceller family from?

You can see how Counceller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counceller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Counceller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Counceller families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Counceller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Counceller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counceller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Counceller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Counceller. 100% of Counceller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Counceller women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Counceller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Counceller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counceller 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Counceller. 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 55 military records available for the last name Counceller. For the veterans among your Counceller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counceller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Counceller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Counceller in 1963 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Counceller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counceller ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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