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 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.

About Annika

Annika, Swedish Genealogist

Shortcut to Sweden

Learn the use the common record types and the history that makes sense of them.

Swedish to English Translations for Swedish Genealogy

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

Genealogy Research

Research your Swedish ancestor through records, photos and maps.

You get a genealogy report with translated record entries and a personal profile with custom made and contemporary maps.

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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.