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Axen Family History

Axen 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: Aven, Axel, Axe, Axon, Aken, Aden, Agen, Amen, Aten, Auen

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Where is the Axen family from?

You can see how Axen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Axen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Axen families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Axen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Axen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axen 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 Axen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Dom Duty was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Axen. 100% of Axen women worked as an Unpaid Dom Duty.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Dom Duty
    100%

What Axen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Axen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axen 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Axen. 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 139 military records available for the last name Axen. For the veterans among your Axen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Axen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Axen in 1958 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axen 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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