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Axelton Family History

Axelton 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, Alton, Elton, Hazelton, Felton, Belton, Melton, Yelton

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Where is the Axelton family from?

You can see how Axelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Axelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Axelton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Axelton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Axelton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Axelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axelton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Axelton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Axelton. For the veterans among your Axelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Axelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Axelton in 1970 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axelton 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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