The most reliable way to research your ancestry is by reading the documents and records of the time. Communal family trees or family trees made…
Arriving in Hull Alma Kjellander was on her way to immigrate to the US from Sweden. This is the second and last part of her…
Alma Kjellander and her family On 11 October 1895, Alma Kjellander set off on a journey to emigrate from Sweden to America. Alma Kjellander lived…
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…
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…
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…