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Councelman Family History

Councelman Name 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: Councilman, Counselman, Counterman, Gunselman, Couchman, Kunselman

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Where is the Councelman family from?

You can see how Councelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Councelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Councelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Councelman family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Councelman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Councelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Councelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Councelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Councelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Councelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Councelman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Councelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Councelman. For the veterans among your Councelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Councelman lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Councelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Councelman in 1993 was 80, and 91 in 1997.

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