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Axline Family History

Axline Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Oechslein.

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


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Where is the Axline family from?

You can see how Axline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Axline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Axline families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Axline's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Axline families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Axline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Axline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Axline. 25% of Axline men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Axline women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Axline were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Axline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axline 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Axline. 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 783 military records available for the last name Axline. For the veterans among your Axline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Axline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Axline in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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