Tag: naming patterns

Swedish Names: What You Need to Know for Genealogy

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...

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How to Find Women in Scandinavian Records

Have you ever struggled with trying to find women’s names in American records because they change their maiden names to their married names in documents? I have also struggled with that in the past. However, it’s not the same case when you’re trying to find Scandinavian women in their records. Once you know the Scandinavian naming...

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