Bibliograph

The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide, how to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, David A. Fryxell

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Label

The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide, how to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, David A. Fryxell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Family Tree Scandinavian genealogy guide

Oclc number

1089493984

Responsibility statement

David A. Fryxell

Sub title

how to trace your ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Scandinavian genealogy guide

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