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Axson Family History

Axson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Axon.

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


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Where is the Axson family from?

You can see how Axson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Axson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Axson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Axson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Axson's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Axson families in 1911.
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What did your Axson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Axson. 29% of Axson men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Axson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Axson 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Axson. 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 409 military records available for the last name Axson. For the veterans among your Axson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Axson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Axson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Axson in 1955 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Axson 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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