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Bernadotte Family History

Bernadotte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benavente, Bernat, Mezzanotte, Burnette, Beaudette, Jeannotte

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Where is the Bernadotte family from?

You can see how Bernadotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernadotte family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bernadotte family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernadotte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bernadotte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernadotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bernadotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernadotte 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Bernadotte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 792 military records available for the last name Bernadotte. For the veterans among your Bernadotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernadotte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bernadotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bernadotte in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernadotte 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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