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Axe Name Meaning

English: evidently a metonymic occupational name for a woodman. A further possible origin is from the French place name element Ax (etymologically identical to Aix), from Latin aquis (dative or ablative plural) ‘near the waters’, denoting a spa. In some cases perhaps an altered form of German Axt.

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


Similar surnames: Ace, Ake, Ave, Kage, Aye, Ade, Axt, Axel, Ale, Ast

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Axe Family Origin

Where is the Axe family from?

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    You can see how Axe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Axe families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Axe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Axe's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Axe families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Axe Family Occupations

    What did your Axe ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Axe. The most common Axe occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Axe's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Axe family was Farming.

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    • Farmer

      32%

    • Carpenter

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Farming

      4%

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

    Axe Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Axe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axe 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Axe. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Axe. For the veterans among your Axe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Axe Life Expectancy

    What is the average Axe lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Axe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Axe in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axe

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axe 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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