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Axelson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Axelsson: patronymic from the personal name Axel . Americanized form of Danish Norwegian and North German Axelsen a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Axelsen, Abelson, Neilson, Askelson, Kelson, Belson, Axel, Nelson

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Where is the Axelson family from?

You can see how Axelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Axelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Axelson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 43% of all the recorded Axelson's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Axelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Axelson. 43% of Axelson 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Saddler
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Axelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axelson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Axelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Axelson. For the veterans among your Axelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axelson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Axelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Axelson in 1952 was 6, and 76 in 2004.

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