The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

by David A. Fryxell

Overview

Trace your Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time.

Highlights include:

 • Strategies for identifying immigrant Scandinavian ancestors, plus how to trace them back to Europe from North America
 • Methods for locating Swedish genealogy records, Norwegian genealogy records, or Danish genealogy records within your family's town of origin
 • Detailed guides to finding and decoding common Scandinavian records, including: church records, civil registration records, census returns, property deeds, military records, and many more
 • Quick guides to Scandinavian history, geography, and language
 • Historical timelines, sample records, and resource lists that will bring your family history to life

If your family tree includes Swedish roots, Danish roots, or Norwegian roots, The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide is a must-have for your genealogy research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440300752
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/17/2019
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Part 1 Linking Your Family Tree to Scandinavia

Chapter 1 Your Scandinavian Heritage 9

Learn more about the history of the Scandinavians in North America: traditional cuisine and celebrations, famous Scandinavians, and where to being your search.

Chapter 2 Jump-Starting Your Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian Research 30

Set yourself up for research success. This chapter includes advice on how to interview relatives, document information, and also provides some genealogy research tips.

Chapter 3 Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor 44

Discover more about those ancestors who craved a new start in the New World. Locate and research maturlization records, passenger lists, and other US resources.

Part 2 Getting to Know the Old Country

Chapter 4 The History of Denmark 63

From the rise of the Vikings to the modern world, follow along as Denmark becomes a country. This chapter also includes a timeline of key dates in Danish history.

Chapter 5 The History of Sweden 77

Discover how the map of modern Sweden was formed through powerful rulers and military victories. This chapter also includes a timeline of key dates in Swedish history.

Chapter 6 The History of Norway 91

Although often connected to Denmark or Sweden throughout history, Norway's past is rich and proud. This chapter also includes a timeline of key dates in Norwedgian history.

Part 3 Tracing Your Family in Scandinavia

Chapter 7 Understanding Scandinavian Geography 102

"Visit" your ancestor's homeland. Learn how the three countries divided jurisdictions, and how to use maps and other resources to locate your family's town.

Chapter 8 Scandinavian Languages and Names 114

The tips in this chapter include the Scandinavian alphabets, key genealogical terms, and cultural naming traditions that may affect your research,.

Chapter 9 Church Vital Records 129

Explore the fatih of your ancestors with this chapter's guide to birth, death, marriage, and other events recorded by the church.

Chapter 10 Other Church Records 151

Vital records weren't the only type kept by local churches. Dig deeper by researching arrival and departure, confirmation, and vaccination records.

Chapter 11 Censuses and Household Examintations 160

Find the ancestors that are hiding in Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian census records or census substitutes.

Chapter 12 Probate, Estates, and Land Records 172

Unearth your ancestors and the places they called home. This chapter outlines the various types of information you can find in these resources.

Chapter 13 Military Records 182

Military service was a part of life for many Scandinavians and is well-documented. Learn about the different types of service records available and where to locate them.

Chapter 14 Other Records 191

Search for your family in records that don't fit into a single category. These include directories, newspapers, and tax records.

Part 4 Advanced Sources and Strategeis

Chapter 15 Putting it All Together 201

With three case studies, witness this book's techniques in action.

Chapter 16 What To Do When You Get Stuck 213

Blast your brick walls by following these tips and methods for overcoming research dead-ends.

Appendix A Books and Resources 223

Appendix B Writing for Help 228

Appendix C Language Quick Guides 230

Appendix D Archives 234

Appendix E Worksheets 241

Index 246