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Axman Family History

Axman 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: Aman, Arman, Asman, Waxman, Paxman, Alman, Oxman, Axtman, Auman

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Where is the Axman family from?

You can see how Axman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Axman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Axman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Axman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Axman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axman 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 Axman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Axman. 42% of Axman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Axman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axman were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Axman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Axman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axman 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Axman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Axman. For the veterans among your Axman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Axman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Axman in 1960 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axman 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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