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
Scholar 14
Felt Hat Trimmer 4
Hat Trimmer 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Porter 1
Blacksmith Striker 1
Brick Maker's Lab 1
Builder Joiner 1
Corn Dealer 1
Factory Labourer 1
Felt Hat Finisher 1
Felt Hat Foer Feader 1
Felt Hatter 1
Halter 1
Hatter 1
House Wife 1
Jar Cleaner 1
Living On Own Means 1
Lighterman 1
Draper 1
Victualler 1
School Room Maid 1
Labourer 1
Laundress 1
Shop Brokers Clerk 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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