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Axhelm Family History

Axhelm 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: Helm, Anselm, Axel, Axtell, Angel, Holm, Ahl, Hell, Abel, Appel

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Where is the Axhelm family from?

You can see how Axhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axhelm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Axhelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Axhelm family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Axhelm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Axhelm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axhelm 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 Axhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Axhelm. 50% of Axhelm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Axhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Axhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axhelm 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Axhelm. 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 15 military records available for the last name Axhelm. For the veterans among your Axhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axhelm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Axhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Axhelm in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axhelm 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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