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Axland Family History

Axland 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: Aland, Apland, Boland, Land, Harland, Ashland, Bland, Calland

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Where is the Axland family from?

You can see how Axland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Axland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Axland families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Axland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Axland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axland 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 Axland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Axland. 72% of Axland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Axland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Axland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axland 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Axland. 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 54 military records available for the last name Axland. For the veterans among your Axland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Axland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Axland in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axland 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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