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Explore Your Scandinavian Ancestry and Heritage

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Research tips and resources for your Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic or Finnish genealogy journey.

 

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Top Records and Resources for Scandinavian Research

5 Facts to Research About Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Scandinavian DNA? 6 Steps for Discovering Your Ancestry

The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide

Trace your Swedish, Norwegian or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time.


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Scandinavian Names and Terms

Deciphering Danish Surnames

Genealogy Terms Found in Old Norwegian Records

Scandinavian Surname Suffixes Chart

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Understanding Scandinavian Patronymic Surnames

Scandinavian Genealogy, Surnames

Learn how surname suffixes changed in Scandinavia throughout the 18th and 19th centuries with this handy chart.

5 Facts to Research About Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Scandinavian Genealogy

Before you start researching overseas, gather these five important facts about your Scandinavian ancestors.

Top Records and Resources for Scandinavian Research

Scandinavian Genealogy

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have many wonderful records for genealogical research. If you're looking to dig deeper, here are a few additional sites and sourc...