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Councilman Family History

Councilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kunzelmann or the variant Konzelmann (see Kunselman)

or possibly a translation of Rathmann.

Compare Counselman.

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


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Where is the Councilman family from?

You can see how Councilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Councilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Councilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Councilman families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Councilman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Councilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Councilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Councilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Councilman. 26% of Councilman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Councilman women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Councilman were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clipper
    13%
  • Telephone Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Councilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Councilman 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Councilman. 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.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Councilman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Councilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Councilman in 1962 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Councilman 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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