Have
you found a Swedish ancestor?
Good basic information for getting started on Swedish genealogy. It has links
to over 500 pages in English about Swedish genealogy, research guides, facts,
and sources. Its focus is mainly on emigrant research.
More suggestions for getting started.
The goal of this site is to help in research of immigration records and ships'
passenger lists. The emphasis is on helping those who may be new to this
research, but it includes tips, links, and help that may be of interest to all.
Random
Acts of Genealogogical Kindness
Volunteers do local area research charging only for expenses (video tape, copy
fees, etc.)
Cyndi's
List - Scandinavia & The Nordic Countries Index
The section of Cyndi's List pertaining to
DIS -
Computer Genealogy Society of Sweden
Members of this non-profit organization provide their genealogical history to be
viewed by other members and guests. Members who provide their history are
compared with other members who have provided their own. Based on the possible
matches, a report is provided to you of who the matches are, the contact who
submitted it, and a level of similarity. Guests can search but are not provided
the point of contact of who placed the information on the page. Membership costs
$15/year.
Rötter Site
The largest Swedish genealogy site. Most entries are in Swedish, but it
includes some pages in English.
Emigrants from Julita
During the last three decades of the 19th century nearly 500 emigrated from this
parish in Södermanland. Find out more about this
parish and a list of emigrants at this site. (in English)
New Internet address for the non-profit Ragunda
Emigrant Center
Emigration research records for the Province of Jämtland.
(in English)
(Karlstad) Kinship Center
Emigration research specializing in the
(Leksand) The House of Genealogy
A non profit genealogy resource center with extensive
Swedish archives. (in English)
(Växjö) The Swedish Emigrant Institute & the House of
Emigrants
A new Internet address for this long established
research center. (in English)
Swenson
Swedish Immigration Research Center
The Swenson Center, located at Augustana College, is
a national archives and research institute for the study of Swedish immigration
to North America.
Rolf Ströms Site The Allotment System in Sweden
A history of the Swedish military system. Includes some lists of actual muster
rolls and information on how to use Swedish military records.
Perpetual
Calendar
This site can tell you what day of the week any date fell on (for years
0001-9999). Very easy to use.
The Nordic Calendar
Nordic Cultural, Social and Business events in
The Swedish School Computer Network -
Swedish-English Dictionary
An easy to use on-line translation dictionary. Select whether you wish to
translate a Swedish word to English or an English word to Swedish. Type in the word and press search. The site also includes 32
images labeled to help you learn the words for a particular aspect of life.
Swedish Tourist Information
Help when planning a trip to Sweden
The
Royal Court of Sweden
Biographies of the current Swedish Royal Family, the Bernadotte
"Family Tree", a history of monarchy in Sweden and it's role, and
other bits of information about Swedish monachy. Available in both Swedish and English.
SARA has included a few links to service providers. Note that SARA receives no benefits from the listings and can not be responsible for the services offered. Please e-mail SARA if there is a problem with a service or if you have a recommendation for another link.
Turning
Memories Into Memoirs
Suggestions and services to help with this activity.
Elisabeth's Swedish Genealogy Pages
Elisabeth is a Swedish genealogist, writer, editor of Vi Släktforskane Forum, and a member of SARA.
Bridge to Sweden
Small group tours of
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