Tiffany, Author at Savvy Genealogy

Swedish Names: What You Need to Know for Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on August 27, 2021.

Have you ever wondered how to research your Swedish ancestors when their names are so different? Which one is the correct ancestor when they reuse names? Good questions! I’ve wondered these same things. So I’m here to shine some light on the different ways the Swedes use their names. History of Swedish Names Long ago, the Swedish...

3 Swedish Genealogy Records that You Need to Research

Written by Tiffany on August 20, 2021.

What Swedish genealogy records do you need to search for when trying to find your Swedish ancestor. You know that you need to find birth, marriage, and death records, but what else after that? In this article I will show you other Swedish records that you may or may not be aware of that will give you tons of genealogical information about your ancestor....

How to Use the Swedish Archives Website with Ease

Written by Tiffany on August 13, 2021.

So you have Swedish ancestors and you’ve searched all you can in Family Search and Ancestry. Now what? Where do you go to find more original records that aren’t found on Family Search and Ancestry. That’s where the Swedish National Archives come in or better known as the Swedish ArkivDigital. Let me show you a little about how...

Swedish Genealogy and How to Begin Confidently

Written by Tiffany on August 6, 2021.

Hello everyone! Today and for the next few months we’re going to be talking about Swedish genealogy! I must confess that I love this country and its records. I personally don’t have any Swedish ancestry, however, when I studied this section in my college classes, I always looked forward to learning more about it. Sweden has a little...

5 Reliable Places to Find Genealogists Online

Written by Tiffany on July 23, 2021.

Now that you’ve decided that you need a genealogist to help you with your ancestors. Where do you find one? Do you Google them? Do you find one that’s in your local area or one that’s from a major genealogical website? In this post, I’ll share some online places where genealogists like to hang out. Ancestry or AncestryPro...

How to Know When You Need a Genealogist

Written by Tiffany on July 9, 2021.

It’s not easy to know when you need the help of a genealogist for your ancestor research. There are many factors that go into making that decision. So I’m here to share some clues and situations that might inspire you to hire out your genealogy research. First of all, let’s clear up a misconception we all have when wanting...

4 Easy Steps to Join a Lineage Society

Written by Tiffany on July 2, 2021.

Happy 4th of July! This holiday always makes me think of the lineage societies such as Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution. Then my thoughts turn to helping people go through the process of becoming members of these two societies because that’s what I do as a genealogist. Joining a lineage society can be daunting if you’re not...

5 Popular Websites that Beginning Genealogists Love

Written by Tiffany on June 25, 2021.

I love that people are working hard to make genealogy easier and easier through digitizing records and making them available online. It means that most family historians can find their family faster and more conveniently. So I’m sharing my top websites that I recommend for beginning genealogists. Family Search This is my ultimate favorite...

How to Find Genealogy Records for Beginners

Written by Tiffany on June 18, 2021.

When you’re first starting out in your genealogy research it can sometimes be overwhelming to know where to go to find what you’re looking for. This is especially true when you have multiple people or multiple goals to search for. Beginners sometimes have a hard time organizing their research. You first have to decide what you want...

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