This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Councill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Councill Family History

Councill Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Council. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Councill family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Councill families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Councill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Councill families in 1891.
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.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Councill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Councill. 100% of Councill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Councill | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Councill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 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 UK census records for Councill

Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Councill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Councill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 860 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.

View all Councill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Councill family history

Discover More

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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Councill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial