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Faxel Family History

Faxel 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: Axel, Fasel, Fazel, Fadel, Fabel, Gabel, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Babel

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Where is the Faxel family from?

You can see how Faxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faxel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faxel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Faxel families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Faxel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faxel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faxel 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 Faxel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faxel. 100% of Faxel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Faxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faxel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Faxel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Faxel. For the veterans among your Faxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faxel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Faxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faxel in 1954 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faxel 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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