Origins of the Axten surname

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    In 1921, most Axtens lived in london

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    420 Axten Travel & migration records
    2,100 Axtens found in all Census records

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Axtens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Axtens in 1921

    Laundress

    18

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    Lace Maker

    6

    Lacemaker

    6

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Axtens in 1921

    Farm Labourer

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Baker

    8

    Gardener

    7

    Carpenter

    6

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