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Axsom Family History

Axsom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Axson.

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


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Where is the Axsom family from?

You can see how Axsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Axsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Axsom families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Axsom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Axsom families in 1891.
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What did your Axsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Axsom. 35% of Axsom men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Axsom women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axsom were Farm Laborer and Press Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Press Operator
    16%

What Axsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Axsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axsom 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Axsom. 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 330 military records available for the last name Axsom. For the veterans among your Axsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axsom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Axsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Axsom in 1962 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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