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Draxel Family History

Draxel 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: Traxel, Drexel, Drake, Draper, Axel, Ramel, Bramel, Dagel, Drage

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Where is the Draxel family from?

You can see how Draxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draxel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Draxel families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Draxel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Draxel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Draxel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draxel 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 71 census records available for the last name Draxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draxel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Draxel. 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 59 military records available for the last name Draxel. For the veterans among your Draxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draxel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draxel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draxel

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