Tag: swedish naming patterns

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 NamesLong ago, the Swedish people...

How to Research Scandinavian Names for Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on May 15, 2020.

Do you have trouble understanding your ancestor’s Scandinavian names and how they used them? Each country had it’s own naming patterns and until you understand how they named their people, you won’t get very far. Scandinavian Naming Patterns-PatronymicsScandinavian naming customs started before the 1600’s when most people...