Councill Family History

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Councill Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Council.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Council, Counsell, Cougill, Stancill, Covill, Cockrill, Cottrill

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Councill Family Origin

Where is the Councill family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Councill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Councill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Councill families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Councill families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Councill's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Councill families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Councill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Councill Family Occupations

    What did your Councill ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Councill occupation in the USA was Farmer. 35% of Councill's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Councill family was Carpenter. Farmer, Laborer and Black Smith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Councill.

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    • Farmer

      35%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Black Smith

      5%

    • Carpenter

      5%

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

    Councill Historical Records

    What Councill family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Councill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Councill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Councill

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Councill. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Councill. For the veterans among your Councill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Councill Life Expectancy

    What is the average Councill lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Councill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Councill in 1954 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Councill

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Councill 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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