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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 interesting details. Let's use them.


I'M ANNIKA

Hej! Welcome to Find a Swede. This is a place where descendants of Swedes can connect with their Swedish roots.

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Annika, Swedish Genealogist

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Swedish Genealogy Glossary

Use the translations from my cheat sheet to read the old Swedish records.

Swedish to English Translations for Swedish Genealogy

Let us translate your printed and handwritten Swedish texts related to family history into English.

Swedish Genealogy Research

Research your Swedish ancestor through records, photos and maps.

Our genealogy reports include transcriptions and translations of all record entries used. We include maps and photographs as agreed upon to illustrate the life of your ancestor.

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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.

Family is a story…

that keeps being told. She became my tour guide through the Sweden she was getting to know. My daughter Sara was studying abroad and invited me to join her for a whirlwind mother-daughter experience. While we made new memories together, she was sharing her perspective on the moments she had already added to her growing […]

Traditional Swedish Christmas Food

Is there anything more personal than eating traditions? Traditional Swedish Christmas food has a different meaning for all Swedes and descendants of Swedes. Here is a selection of some of the most common dishes and snacks served at the holidays. Julbord Julbord is the name of the Swedish Christmas buffet. It’s a Christmas version of […]