Connecting with Your Swedish Ancestry November 12, 2018
What comes to your mind when you think of Sweden? Is it ABBA, the Swedish pop group that gained worldwide fame in the 70s? Or is it Sweden’s breathtaking, frigid landscapes with spectacular views of the northern lights? If you are Swedish or have Swedish ancestors, you may think of the patronymic surnames in your […]
Laurie Bradshaw
Types of Swedish Church Records November 12, 2018
Did you know that Swedish parishes have been keeping records since 1686? Although individual parishes may have a few records from earlier dates, church law required Swedish church records to be diligently recorded after this time. Search Swedish Church Records Sweden parish staff used many types of records to account for the people living in […]
Geoffrey Morris
Remembering World War I November 12, 2018
From 1914–1918, millions of brave men and women around the world left their homes to fight for their countries in the Great War. It’s likely that someone in your family tree was among them. Do you know their story? Draft and service records from World War I can be a rich source of information about […]
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Traditional Swedish Foods November 9, 2018
Learn more about traditional Swedish foods from native Swedes and families with strong Swedish heritage. Recipes are included so you can try them yourself! Do you have Swedish ancestors? Discover your Swedish heritage with FamilySearch. Search Sweden Records How to Enjoy Swedish Food In Sweden, it isn’t just what you eat, but how you eat […]
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Swedish Potato Pancakes (Raggmunk) November 9, 2018
If you’ve been to Sweden, you might have noticed that most Swedish pancakes are eaten during brunch, lunch, or dinner—not for breakfast. Two popular types of potato pancakes are perfect for trying at your next meal: råraka and raggmunk. Some Swedish potato pancakes come in a thin, lacy variety known as råraka, made by grating […]
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