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Axelsson Family History

Axelsson 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: Axelson, Abelson, Adelson, Axelsen, Alston, Elson, Elston, Nelson

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Where is the Axelsson family from?

You can see how Axelsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelsson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Axelsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Axelsson families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Axelsson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Axelsson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Axelsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axelsson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Axelsson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Axelsson. For the veterans among your Axelsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelsson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Axelsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Axelsson in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axelsson 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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