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Counselman Family History

Counselman Surname Meaning

Variant of Councilman.

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


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Where is the Counselman family from?

You can see how Counselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counselman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Counselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Counselman families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Counselman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Counselman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counselman 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 Counselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Counselman. 31% of Counselman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Counselman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Counselman were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Counselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Counselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counselman 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Counselman. 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 784 military records available for the last name Counselman. For the veterans among your Counselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counselman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Counselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Counselman in 1954 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Counselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counselman 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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