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It's time for vacation for me and my ten closest f

It's time for vacation for me and my ten closest friends. I haven't decided yet if I will be on guitar or if I will pour hot beverages into a cup and gaze into the distance, while the person (reluctantly) holding the cup looks in the opposite direction. Decisions, decisions.
I'm logging off for a bit. If you want to stay in the loop, head to the Find a Swede website and sign up for my newsletter.
Happy summer! 🏖
#genealogistsofinstagram

It started with a lawn. For seven or eight years,

It started with a lawn. For seven or eight years, my husband has sown, mowed, and removed organic material to create a meadow. Or recreate, because this was a pasture as early as the 17th century. The leanest of the land was for the cattle. In the late summer, the meadows in Sweden were cut one last time for hay for winter, keeping the nutrition of the soil low.
Every year new flowers appear that have lay dormant for a century. Red, yellow, blue, and white. This weekend, we counted about thirty orchids on our little patch.
#swedishgenealogy #swedishhistory #meadows

Did you hear about #swedengate? It's an internet s

Did you hear about #swedengate? It's an internet storm about Swedish culture. It started with a Reddit thread about strange cultural customs. Someone mentioned playing with a Swedish friend as a child. They were asked to WAIT while the friend and their family had dinner.
I can confirm. It happened to me as a kid in the 80s. Some never invited you to eat with them. Not the nicest of traditions. (But if that's the worst of Swedish culture, I'm not worried.)
The Swedish custom is defended by some. It's talked about Lutheranism and a social coldness in Northern Europe.
But the explanation from Swedish experts, is that food has been scarce. Sweden has only one harvest season. And there's a tradition of not wanting to be in debt. (I suspect those are connected.)
It's hard to grasp how much the lack of light has affected Sweden. It's is on the same latitudes as Alaska, even though the climate is milder.
Some say other regions are colder and poorer. They still love to share their food.
True, but crops depend on the sunlight. And that's scarce in Sweden.
It's said a plant needs ten hours of sunlight to grow. Here in Gothenburg, we get ten hours of daylight from mid February to mid October. That's without factoring in the cloudy days.
And that's about half of the year when food doesn't grow.
It took planning and hard work to survive. That's why Swedes ate foods that stored well. And that's why some Swedes still don't share their food. To not mess up anyone's planning and to not imply that someone is incapable of feeding their children. It may seem odd, but it could be why you were born. And Swedes offer fika, all the time.
If you want to hire a Swedish genealogist for your family history, my bookings are open until the end of June.
In July I'm on vacation like most Swedes, while the days are long. That's how we stay sane-ish up here. When in doubt, anything about Sweden can be explained by the extremes in daylight. (It's not the cold, it's never the cold.)
#genealogytips #familyhistorymatters #familyhistoryfriday #genealogy #familyhistoryresearch

I love to search the Swedish records. To sort out

I love to search the Swedish records. To sort out the contradictions, name changes and gaps.
What's even better is when my clients get to know their family. From a different country and a different time.
#familyhistorymatters #genealogistsofinstagram #swedishfamilyhisory #clientlove #familyhistorian #swedishancestry #swedishamerican #ancestry #ancestors #genealogista #genealogywork #femalesmallbusinessowner

Here's a reminder that just because it's written o

Here's a reminder that just because it's written online, it's not necessarily true. I see so many misconceptions about Sweden being spread online. Sadly also by people who claim expertise.
If you have Swedish ancestry, look no further. Here you'll find the actual Sweden, shared by an actual Swede.
Welcome! Nice to meet you! I just love the wood anemones this time of year.
#swedenisfantastic #genealogistsofinstagram #familyhistorymatters #mythbusting

The cherry trees are finally in full bloom here in

The cherry trees are finally in full bloom here in Gothenburg, Sweden. I love it! True to an old port, the international influences are many in Gothenburg and Hanami is celebrated here every year.
Here are some of my recent favorites. They can all help you with your Swedish family history.

🌸 @riksarkivet_sverige has a database with Swedish censuses (Folkräkningar) between 1860 and 1930.
🌸 @lantmateriet just updated their site for historical maps (Historiska kartor). You can now search a larger area via the map. And the historical maps are divided between overview (översiktliga) and detailed (detaljerade).
🌸 @thecreativefamilyhistorian shares how to present your research in a structured and appealing way. Check out her Youtube channel.

Have you used any of these before? What are your favorites for family history?
#familyhistorymatters #genealogistsofinstagram #swedenisfantastic #cherryblossom🌸

Are you just starting on your Swedish family histo

Are you just starting on your Swedish family history?
If that's you, I have a tool for you. My free guide Four steps to remember a Swedish ancestor. It helps you remember everything you don't know that you know about your Swedish ancestor. By asking the right questions and giving your brain a nostalgic squeeze. :)
My clients come to me prepared with records and certificates about their ancestor. They want help with a mystery that may have been on their mind for decades. Who was my great grandfather? Where did he come from?
And despite being prepared, a week later something more has popped up. Each and every time. Because we know more than we think we do. It may seem insignificant, until we start solving the mystery.
You can make this process a little quicker with my free guide. Get it through the link in my bio.
#familyhistorian #swedish #familyheritage

It warms my heart knowing you can find your ancest

It warms my heart knowing you can find your ancestor in Sweden, just like this client did.
That even if you start out with only a few names - and they turn out to be wrong - you can trace your ancestor in the records in Sweden, rather than leaving it up to family tree hints.
Here's what our client had to say:
"If you like to participate in searching for your Swedish ancestors then Find a Swede is for you. Due to the unique structure of Swedish records expert help is very useful. The possibility of getting that professional advice & guidance in structured way is extremely valuable when coming across questions or difficulties in finding information."
To connect with your Swedish ancestry, you must use reliable sources, so decide how you want to do it, rather than leaving it up to family tree hints.
#genealogyresearch #familyhistoryoninstagram #ancestralknowledge

Shortcut to Sweden is a newsletter delivered bi-we

Shortcut to Sweden is a newsletter delivered bi-weekly on Saturdays 8 am (EST). Each email focuses on an important concept in Swedish genealogy. It can be a certain type of record, a historic event or something else that helps you understand the lives of your ancestors.
You get
- Two emails each month.
- Insights into Swedish genealogy.
- How-tos.
- Action steps with each newsletter.
Shortcut to Sweden is perfect for anyone with places to go and things to do, that want to connect with their Swedish ancestry.
Link in bio!
#savefamilymemories #familyhistoryresearch #genealogist

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