The myth about the stubborn SwedesDid you grow up hearing that your Swedish heritage was all about being stubborn and serious?It’s time to bust that myth!As a genealogist, I help people around the world discover their Swedish roots. To understand my clients better, I'm always learning what they know
How To Hire a Genealogist Abroad (or Anywhere)
Get Clear About Your GoalsJust like you’d like to take inventory of your wardrobe before purchasing a sweater, it helps to take a moment before contacting a professional genealogist. Think about what you want out of the research. You may want to follow in the footsteps of your great-grandfather, but
Midsummer in Sweden
The Swedish midsummer has medieval rootsMaybe you've heard of the Swedish celebration of Midsummer, or midsommar as we call it. Swedes often joke about it being our unofficial national day. Midsummer celebrations have an old history in Sweden. It was first documented in the year 1555. At the time,
Gothenburg
The main emigration portOne day over a century ago, your ancestor stepped on a ship to leave Sweden. Hopefully it was a clear day with brisk winds. Most likely it happened in Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast.About 80% of Swedish emigrants, or 1 million people, left the country from the ports in
Swedish immigrant Alma 1869-1932
TranscriptHej! I’m going to tell you about Alma. Alma spent most of her adult life in Manchester, New Hampshire. She died in 1932 and as far as I can tell she led a quite ordinary life and that’s what makes her interesting.I’m Annika of Find a Swede and I’m a Swedish genealogist.Now Alma first came
The Nordic countries vs Scandinavia
ScandinaviaDid you know that Scandinavia only is three countries?Well, it depends on who you ask. But Norway, Denmark and Sweden make up Scandinavia. At least if you're asking anyone from those countries. That's the definition of Scandinavia in Scandinavia, so to speak. In the English speaking