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Axley Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Exley or Oxley. Americanized spelling of German Echsle or Öchsle, from a diminutive of Middle High German ohse ‘ox’, applied as a nickname for someone dealing with oxen (especially a plowman), or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of an ox.

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


Similar surnames: Oxley, Exley, Adley, Axler, Alley, Coley, Paley, Apley, Aley, Baxley

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Axley Family Origin

Where is the Axley family from?

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    You can see how Axley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Axley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Axley families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Axley's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Axley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Axley Family Occupations

    What did your Axley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Keeping House and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Axley. A less common occupation for the Axley family was Laborer. The most common Axley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 35% of Axley's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      35%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Farming

      6%

    • Laborer

      6%

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

    Axley Historical Records

    What Axley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Axley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Axley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Axley. For the veterans among your Axley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Axley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Axley lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Axley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Axley in 1942 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axley 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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