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Axelrod Family History

Axelrod Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Akslrod which is of uncertain derivation perhaps from Alexander.

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


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Where is the Axelrod family from?

You can see how Axelrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelrod family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Axelrod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Axelrod families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Axelrod's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Axelrod families in 1911.
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What did your Axelrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Axelrod. 100% of Axelrod men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Axelrod women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Axelrod. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Axelrod. For the veterans among your Axelrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelrod lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Axelrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Axelrod in 1944 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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