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Axenson Family History

Axenson 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: Arenson, Axelson, Benson, Anson, Stenson, Akerson, Henson, Aronson

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Where is the Axenson family from?

You can see how Axenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Axenson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Axenson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Axenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axenson 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 29 census records available for the last name Axenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axenson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Axenson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Axenson. For the veterans among your Axenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axenson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Axenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Axenson in 1970 was 86, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axenson 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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