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Axell Family History

Axell Surname Meaning

see Askell and Axtell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Axell family from?

You can see how Axell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Axell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Axell families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Axell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Axell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axell 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 Axell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Landscape Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Axell. 34% of Axell men worked as a Landscape Gardener and 85% of Axell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axell were General Farm Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Landscape Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • General Farm Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    16%

What Axell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Axell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axell 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Axell. 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 246 military records available for the last name Axell. For the veterans among your Axell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Axell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Axell in 1962 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axell 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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