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Axle Family History

Axle 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: Axley, Axe, Agle, Ale, Able, Axler, Mule, Gale, Hale, Allen

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Where is the Axle family from?

You can see how Axle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Axle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Axle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Axle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Axle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Axle. 100% of Axle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Axle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axle 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Axle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Axle. For the veterans among your Axle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Axle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Axle in 1972 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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