Tracing your Swedish Ancestry

According to the 1990 Census, approximately 600,000 Californians have Swedish roots. For those with an interest in tracing their families' history in Sweden, it can be noted that Sweden has kept excellent records of its citizens for at least 200 years. Consequently, many Americans of Swedish descent can trace their families' history in Sweden several hundred years back, if they just know some of the basic facts.

The Swedish Emigrant Institute promotes emigration research and facilitates contacts between Sweden and its emigrants and their descendents. The Institute's website is www.swemi.nu

There are also a large number of Internet-based resources available to guide you on how to proceed with your search. Some of these are non-profit organizations, while others are operated by professional genealogists.

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