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Akselsen Family History

Akselsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Axelsen, Elsen, Kelsey, Akeley, Kelson, Asselin, Sellen, Kessen

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Where is the Akselsen family from?

You can see how Akselsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akselsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Akselsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Akselsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Akselsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Akselsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Akselsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akselsen 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Akselsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Akselsen. For the veterans among your Akselsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akselsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Akselsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Akselsen in 1969 was 69, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akselsen 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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