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Councell Family History

Councell Surname Meaning

see Counsell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Councell family from?

You can see how Councell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Councell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Councell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Councell families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Councell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Councell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Councell 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 Councell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Councell. 43% of Councell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Councell women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Councell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Councell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Councell 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Councell. 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 172 military records available for the last name Councell. For the veterans among your Councell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Councell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Councell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Councell in 1965 was 85, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Councell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Councell 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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