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Axhorn Family History

Axhorn Surname 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: Anhorn, Achorn, Horn, Thorn, Axon, Alborn, Ahern, Alcorn, Axford

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Where is the Axhorn family from?

You can see how Axhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axhorn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Axhorn families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Axhorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Axhorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Axhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Axhorn. 75% of Axhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Axhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axhorn 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Axhorn. 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 42 military records available for the last name Axhorn. For the veterans among your Axhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axhorn lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Axhorn

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