Council Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Council Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Council family

Profession Census Frequency
Carder In Cotton Spinning Mill 3
Private Means 2
Carman 2
Labourer 2
Felt Hat Trimmer 2
Housekeeper 2
Joiner 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Labourer Local Board 1
Orchestral Musician 1
Packer 1
General Labourer 1
Bricklayer 1
Butcher 1
Coachman (domestic) 1
Colliery Laborer Surface 1
Copper Roller Engraver 1
Driver Coke From Cinder Ovens 1
Felt Hat Blocker 1
Warp Dresser 1
Hat Alanker 1
Assistant (domestic) 1
Cloth Inspector Wool & Cotton Weaving 1
Distriet Sick Nurse 1
Grocer's Assistant 1

Council Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Counsell 63% 4,373
2 Council 100% 685
3 Counsel 71% 504
4 Councell 75% 157
5 Councill 88% 152

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The surname Council is the 2nd most popular variant of Counsell.

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