Axtman Family History

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Axtman Name Meaning

Respelling of German Axtmann, occupational name for a woodcutter, carpenter, or maker of axes, from Middle High German ackes, axt- ‘axe’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Artman, Paxman, Altmann, Bartman, Wartman, Oxman, Ashman, Waxman

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Axtman Family Origin

Where is the Axtman family from?

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You can see how Axtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axtman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Axtman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Axtman families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Axtman's in the UK. Suffolk had the highest population of Axtman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Axtman Family Occupations

What did your Axtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Axtman. 26% of Axtman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Axtman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axtman were Laborer and Chemist

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Accountant
    4%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Building House Helper
    5%
  • Chemist
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Axtman Historical Records

What Axtman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Axtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axtman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Axtman. 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 Card

There are 250 military records available for the last name Axtman. For the veterans among your Axtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Axtman Life Expectancy

What is the average Axtman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Axtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Axtman in 1954 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axtman 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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