Origins of the Council surname
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Interesting facts about Council
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Councils most likely to marry?
What are the most common Council first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Councils
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Councils in 1921
Cotton Weaver
13
Hat Trimmer
10
Felt Hat Trimmer
9
Housekeeper
4
Cotton Winder
3
Commmon male occupations for Councils in 1921
Farm Hands
19
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
12
General Farmers
11
Cotton Weaver
10
Coal Miner
9
