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Axthelm Family History

Axthelm 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: Axtell, Helm, Anselm, Axel, Anthes, Athens, Bothell, Altherr, Antell

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Where is the Axthelm family from?

You can see how Axthelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axthelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Axthelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Axthelm families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Axthelm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Axthelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axthelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axthelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Axthelm. 25% of Axthelm men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Axthelm women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Axthelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Axthelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axthelm 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Axthelm. 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 178 military records available for the last name Axthelm. For the veterans among your Axthelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axthelm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Axthelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Axthelm in 1963 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

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