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Axdell Family History

Axdell 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, Adell, Ardell, Maxwell, Cardell, Axel, Dell, Caddell, Abrell

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Where is the Axdell family from?

You can see how Axdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axdell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Axdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Axdell family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Axdell's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Axdell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Axdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axdell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Axdell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Axdell. For the veterans among your Axdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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