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May 1, 2018 · The table below is a list of Swedish records that show family structure. The records have been ranked with the best source at the top, followed by others that might help.
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- Historical Sites
- Historical Maps
- Modern Maps
5. Facebook groups – Search “Swedish genealogy” and you will find a few groups with helpful fellow researchers. If you are feeling adventurous, search “släktforskning” (family research) and join a Swedish group or two. You can post your question in English! Or join one of the many bilingual local groups named “My ancestors are from Jämtland” and th...
6. SWE Ortnamnsregistret– The topographical register by the Swedish Institute for Language and Folklore. An advanced source as it involves reading Swedish handwriting. Click on the county (län) you are interested in or “Sök i hela Ortnamnsregistret” (Search the entire Place-name directory).
8. SWE Fornsök – Archaeological and historical sites and buildings by the Swedish National Heritage Board. It may sound too old to be relevant. But it marks the ruins of old crofts. It is also a great tool to find stories about the region. To use it click “Sök lämning” (Search for relic), enter a place name under “Ange geografiskt område” (Enter ge...
9. SWE Historiska Kartor – A collection of maps from The Swedish National Land Survey. Most of the maps you want to use are under “Sök detaljerade kartor” (Search detailed maps).
10. SWE Min karta – Min karta means My map. It’s an up to date and easy to use map with many of the old place names. Not all maps are created equally in this regard. But this map is from The Swedish National Land Survey. Other good ones are eniro.se and hitta.se. If you don’t know where to start, try writing the address in the form “farm, parish”. ...
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Mar 11, 2024 · Guide to Sweden ancestry, family history and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
Jan 30, 2022 · Starting your Swedish Genealogy can be a journey of discovery. You will learn a lot about your ancestors, family, and where you came from. The Hummel Family is a website all about Family History research. Our Focus is on Swedish, German, English, Scottish, and American Genealogy.
Jul 24, 2017 · We'll walk explain the basics of Swedish genealogy, and where to find the records you need to extend your Swedish ancestry. Foreign language obstacles and patronymic naming patterns are commonly cited reasons for avoiding Swedish genealogy research.
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