Axcell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Axcell

What does the name Axcell mean?

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Axcell is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the settlement of Hackinsall in Lancashire, in Hauxwell in the North Riding of Yorkshire, or in a now-lost place called Hawkeswell in Sevington in Kent. The surname Axcell belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Axcell family

The surname Axcell was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Axcell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Axcell research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1400, 1404, 1524, 1712 and 1762 are included under the topic Early Axcell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Axcell Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Axcell has been spelled many different ways, including Haxcel, Axel, Axcel, Axall, Haukewell, Haukeswell, Haxhulle, Haxsall, Haxwell and many more.

Early Notables of the Axcell family

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Axcell migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Axcells to arrive in North America:

Axcell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Arthur Ernest Axcell, aged 19, who arrived in New York in 1918 from Halifax and Quebec 1
Albert Edward Axcell, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Sussex" from London, England 1
Robert Axcell, aged 37, who arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Minnetonka" from Belfast Via London 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Axcell (post 1700) +

Charles Edward "Charlie" Axcell (1880-1949), English footballer who played from 1905 to 1907

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result