Gothenburg: Sweden’s emigration hub in the 1800s and where your ancestors last stepped on Swedish soil
The main emigration port One day, over a century ago, your ancestor stepped on a ship to leave Sweden. Hopefully it was a clear day…
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1700 | 1800 | 1900 | Bohuslän | Gävleborg County | Gothenburg and Bohus County | Hälsingland | Holidays and traditions | Midsummer | Migration route | Understanding Sweden
You can always tell a Swede? The myth about the stubborn Swedes
The myth about the stubborn Swedes Did you grow up hearing that your Swedish heritage was all about being stubborn and serious? It’s time to…
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How To Hire a Genealogist Abroad (or Anywhere)
Get Clear About Your Goals Just like you’d like to take inventory of your wardrobe before purchasing a sweater, it helps to take a moment…
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1500 | 1600 | 1700 | 1800 | 1900 | Dalarna | Holidays and traditions | Stockholm County
Midsummer in Sweden
The Swedish midsummer has medieval roots Maybe you’ve heard of the Swedish celebration of Midsummer, or midsommar as we call it. Swedes often joke about…
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1800 | 1860s | 1870s | 1880s | 1890s | 1900 | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | Swedish Life Stories | YouTube
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.
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The Nordic countries vs Scandinavia
Scandinavia Did you know that Scandinavia only is three countries? Well, it depends on whom you ask. But Norway, Denmark and Sweden make up Scandinavia….
