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Axcell Family History

Axcell Surname Meaning

Variant spelling of Axtell (1) which appears to derive from a Middle English occupational nickname Hacksalt denoting a dealer in salt.

Variant spelling of Axtell (2) which derives from an Old Scandinavian personal name brought into England by the Normans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Axcell family from?

You can see how Axcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axcell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Axcell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Axcell families living in Kent. This was about 17% of all the recorded Axcell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Axcell families in 1891.
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What did your Axcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Axcell. 45% of Axcell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Axcell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axcell were Fisherman and Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Service
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Axcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axcell 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Axcell. 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 110 military records available for the last name Axcell. For the veterans among your Axcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axcell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Axcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Axcell in 1962 was 87, and 59 in 2000.

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