Origins of the Axtell surname
About the Axtells
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Interesting facts about Axtell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Axtell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Axtell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Axtells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Axtells in 1921
Laundress
19
Dressmaker
16
Straw Plaiter
11
School Girl
9
Cook
8
Common male occupations for Axtells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
27
Vintner
21
Farm Labourer
19
General Labourer
18
Blacksmith
17
