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Axler Family History

Axler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Achsler an artificial name derived from German Achsel ‘shoulder’.

German (North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Axler family from?

You can see how Axler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Axler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Axler families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Axler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Axler families in 1911.
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What did your Axler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Axler. 28% of Axler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Axler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axler were Lawyer and Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Axler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axler 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Axler. 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 202 military records available for the last name Axler. For the veterans among your Axler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Axler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Axler in 1961 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axler 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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