The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide How to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway
Book - 2019
"If trying to trace your Scandinavian ancestors makes you exclaim, "Uff da!" you've come to the right place. Scandinavian genealogy expert David A. Fryxell will take you step-by-step through the exciting--and challenging--journey of discovering your Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian roots. You'll learn how to find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle the region's complicated history. The book also includes language guides, sample records, and resource lists to aid your research."--
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[New York] :
Family Tree Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
[2019]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 255 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781440300752
- Introduction
- Part 1. Linking Your Family Tree to Scandinavia
- Chapter 1. Your Scandinavian Heritage
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- "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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Find the ancestors that are hiding in Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian census records or census substitutes.
- Chapter 12. Probate, Estates, and Land Records
- 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
- 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
- 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
- With three case studies, witness this book's techniques in action.
- Chapter 16. What To Do When You Get Stuck
- Blast your brick walls by following these tips and methods for overcoming research dead-ends.
- Appendix A. Books and Resources
- Appendix B. Writing for Help
- Appendix C. Language Quick Guides
- Appendix D. Archives
- Appendix E. Worksheets
- Index