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Axenfeld Family History

Axenfeld 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: Denfeld, Edenfield, Penfold, Kornfeld, Kleinfeld, Grunfeld, Rehfeld

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Where is the Axenfeld family from?

You can see how Axenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Axenfeld family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Axenfeld's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Axenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Axenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axenfeld 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Axenfeld. 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 49 military records available for the last name Axenfeld. For the veterans among your Axenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axenfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Axenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Axenfeld in 1965 was 78, and 66 in 2001.

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