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Axer Family History

Axer 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, Ayer, Axe, Ader, Ager, Aker, Ater, Auer, Saxer, Azer

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Where is the Axer family from?

You can see how Axer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Axer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Axer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Axer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Axer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axer 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 Axer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Axer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Axer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Axer. 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 234 military records available for the last name Axer. For the veterans among your Axer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Axer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Axer in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axer 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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