Find a Swede

Swedish Genealogy

Get to know your Swedish ancestor

My favorite thing is when the person I'm tracing comes alive through the records.

The Swedish records are full of personal details. Let's use them.


I'M ANNIKA

Hej! Welcome to Find a Swede. I'm Annika and I help descendants of Swedes connect with their Swedish roots.

About Annika

Annika, Swedish Genealogist

Shortcut to Sweden

Connect to your Swedish ancestry when your only clue is that one guy from Småland. Learn about the records, history, and culture that make sense of your Swedish ancestry.

Prices start at 70 SEK per month.

Translations for Swedish Genealogy

Translate printed and handwritten Swedish texts related to family history into English.

Projects start at two hours. The hourly rate is 660 SEK.

Genealogy Research

Research your Swedish ancestor through records, photos and maps.

Projects start at fifteen hours of research and report preparation. The hourly rate is 750 SEK.

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Swedish Life Stories

What was the average life like for a Swede in the 19th century? It can be tricky to put things into context, when you’re busy searching for your own family.

Watch or read some of the life stories I’ve discovered in my research.

Swedish immigrant Alma 1869-1932

Alma spent most of her adult life in Manchester, New Hampshire. She died in 1932 and as far as I can tell she led a quite ordinary life and that’s what makes her interesting.

Four steps to remember a Swedish ancestor

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