Title:
The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide : how to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway / David A. Fryxell.
ISBN:
9781440300752
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
[New York] : Family Tree Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019]
©2019
Physical Description:
255 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Contents:
Part 1. Linking your family tree to Scandinavia. Your Scandinavian heritage -- Jump-starting your Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian research -- Identifying your immigrant ancestor -- Part 2. Getting to know the old country. The history of Denmark -- The history of Sweden -- The history of Norway -- Part 3. Tracing your family in Scandinavia. Understanding Scandinavian geography -- Scandinavian languages and names -- Church vital records -- Other church records -- Censuses and household examinations -- Probate, estates, and land records -- Military records -- Other records -- Part 4. Advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together -- What to do when you get stuck.
Summary:
"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."-- Provided by publisher
OCLC Number:
on1089493984
Availability:
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