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Axon Name Meaning

English: most probably the Middle English surname Ackeson, a patronymic from the Middle English personal name Acke (Old English Acca). It may also be from Anketin or Asketin, Norman forms of the Old Norse personal name Asketill (see Haskell), or even a variant of Ashton.

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


Similar surnames: Axton, Jason, Moxon, Amon, Auton, Saxon, Ison, Ammon, Axel, Avon

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Axon Family Origin

Where is the Axon family from?

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    You can see how Axon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Axon families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Axon family living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Axon's in the USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Axon families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Axon Family Occupations

    What did your Axon ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Axon occupation in the USA was Farmer. 53% of Axon's were Farmers. Farmer, At Home and Ex Miller were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Axon. A less common occupation for the Axon family was Farm Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      53%

    • At Home

      6%

    • Ex Miller

      6%

    • Farm Laborer

      6%

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

    Axon Historical Records

    What Axon family records will you find?

    Census Record

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

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    Axon Life Expectancy

    What is the average Axon lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Axon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Axon in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axon

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axon 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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