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Axe Name Meaning

English (West Yorkshire Lincolnshire): variant of Aske with metathesis of /sk/ to /ks/ spelled with an x. English (Dorset Somerset): habitational name from Axe Farm in Chardstock (Devon formerly in Dorset) itself named for the river Axe which forms part of the south-eastern boundary of Chardstock parish. Americanized form of German Axt or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ace, Ake, Ave, Kage, Aye, Ade, Axt, Axel, Ale, Ast

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Where is the Axe family from?

You can see how Axe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Axe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 102 Axe families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Axe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Axe families in 1891.
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What did your Axe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Axe. 24% of Axe men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 78% of Axe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axe were Retired and Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    24%
  • Colliery Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Baker Retired
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Axe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axe 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Axe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Axe. For the veterans among your Axe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Axe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Axe in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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