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Axelband Family History

Axelband Name 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: Axelrad, Albany, Ashland, Ireland, Wieland, Eland, Wakeland, Helland

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Where is the Axelband family from?

You can see how Axelband families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelband family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Axelband families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Axelband's in USA. New York had the highest population of Axelband families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axelband surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axelband ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Axelband ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Axelband. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axelband 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Axelband. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Axelband. For the veterans among your Axelband ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelband lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Axelband life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Axelband in 1975 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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