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Councils Family History

Councils 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: Council, Councill, Countiss, Countess, Monfils, Younkins, Councilman

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Where is the Councils family from?

You can see how Councils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Councils family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Councils families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Councils's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Councils families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Councils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Councils 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Councils. 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 4 military records available for the last name Councils. For the veterans among your Councils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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