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Axtill Family History

Axtill 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: Axtell, Antill, Still, Antell, Till, Estill, Antil, Antilla, Atwill

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Where is the Axtill family from?

You can see how Axtill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axtill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Axtill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Axtill families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Axtill's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Axtill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Axtill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axtill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Axtill. 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 20 military records available for the last name Axtill. For the veterans among your Axtill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axtill

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