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Axelman Family History

Axelman 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: Abelman, Adelman, Allman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Ahlman, Belman

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Where is the Axelman family from?

You can see how Axelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Axelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Axelman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Axelman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Axelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axelman 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 Axelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Axelman. 100% of Axelman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Axelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axelman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Axelman. 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 Axelman. For the veterans among your Axelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Axelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Axelman in 1966 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axelman 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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