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'''Emigration''' refers to people leaving a country, and '''immigration''' refers to people coming into a country. Swedish emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued. | '''Emigration''' refers to people leaving a country, and '''immigration''' refers to people coming into a country. Swedish emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued. | ||
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In 1555 King Gustav Vasa ordered that all merchants must carry a passport issued by the city where they lived when traveling on business in areas outside where they were known. Regulations regarding these domestic travel passports (''inrikespas'') changed over the years until being discontinued in 1860. Additional information on these passports can be found at the Genealogiska Föreningen's page [https://www.genealogi.net/om-gf/projekt/inrikespass-1700-tal/internal-passports-in-sweden/ Internal Passports in Sweden]. | In 1555 King Gustav Vasa ordered that all merchants must carry a passport issued by the city where they lived when traveling on business in areas outside where they were known. Regulations regarding these domestic travel passports (''inrikespas'') changed over the years until being discontinued in 1860. Additional information on these passports can be found at the Genealogiska Föreningen's page [https://www.genealogi.net/om-gf/projekt/inrikespass-1700-tal/internal-passports-in-sweden/ Internal Passports in Sweden]. | ||
==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1783-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1189/ Swedish Emigration Records, 1783-1951] at Ancestry - index ($) | |||
*'''1783-1991''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61085/ Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991] at Ancestry - index ($) | |||
*'''1869-1948''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61637/ Sweden, Emigration Registers, 1869-1948] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1943-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61742/ United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) Records, 1943-1947 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1gEPDH-Y5EEmL_78yhM2a4zc81C6_yVU&ll=44.667225129560414%2C-27.848331045285764&z=4 World Passenger Lists Maps] | |||
== The History of Emigration from Sweden == | == The History of Emigration from Sweden == | ||
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The Swedish-American Line began carrying passengers directly from Sweden to America in 1915. Before that, ships left Swedish ports and went to other European countries where the passengers changed ships for their transatlantic voyage. | The Swedish-American Line began carrying passengers directly from Sweden to America in 1915. Before that, ships left Swedish ports and went to other European countries where the passengers changed ships for their transatlantic voyage. | ||
Swedes emigrated for several reasons. Among them were poor economic conditions, avoidance of military service, glowing accounts from emigration agents, availability of free land and encouragement from other family members in the new land, and religious persecution. | Swedes emigrated for several reasons. Among them were poor economic conditions, avoidance of military service, glowing accounts from emigration agents, availability of free land and encouragement from other family members in the new land, and religious persecution. | ||
== Finding the Emigrant's Parish of Origin == | == Finding the Emigrant's Parish of Origin == | ||
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Swedish passenger lists record the people, including people from other countries, who departed from Swedish ports. The records were kept for the Swedish police authorities (''Poliskammaren''). | Swedish passenger lists record the people, including people from other countries, who departed from Swedish ports. The records were kept for the Swedish police authorities (''Poliskammaren''). | ||
Most Swedish emigrants left from the port of Göteborg (Gothenburg). Emigrants from southern Sweden left from Malmö. Relatively few left from Stockholm and Norrköping. Some Swedish emigrants who lived in Värmland county, which borders Norway, left via the port of Oslo. Emigrants from other parts of Sweden may also have gone through that port. Indexes for Oslo are available on microfilm at the | Most Swedish emigrants left from the port of Göteborg (Gothenburg). Emigrants from southern Sweden left from Malmö. Relatively few left from Stockholm and Norrköping. Some Swedish emigrants who lived in Värmland county, which borders Norway, left via the port of Oslo. Emigrants from other parts of Sweden may also have gone through that port. Indexes for Oslo are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library and online at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ The Digital Archive]. | ||
Others may have gone through the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. These records have been microfilmed. They are "letter grouped" which means all the "A" surnames are together chronologically, all the "B" surnames, and so forth. There is also an index which may be accessed at [http://ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm Danish Demographic Database]. Transcribed passenger lists may also be found at [ | Others may have gone through the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. These records have been microfilmed. They are "letter grouped" which means all the "A" surnames are together chronologically, all the "B" surnames, and so forth. There is also an index which may be accessed at [http://ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm Danish Demographic Database]. Transcribed passenger lists may also be found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20240805101250/https://www.theshipslist.com/ The Ships List]. | ||
The Swedish passenger lists are indexed. The | The Swedish passenger lists are indexed. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of both the indexes and the original passenger lists. Descriptions of the library's holdings can be found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. | ||
The indexes for Göteborg and Malmö are alphabetical, first by the surname of the person. This alphabetizing is for individuals traveling alone. A second index follows the first, which alphabetically lists by given name, youths traveling alone. Most of these individuals are under the age of 21 years. Sometimes a reference is given to whom the minor child may be traveling with. A third and final index alphabetically lists the surnames of families traveling together. A family is composed of at least one adult and one or more children. Remember the inclusion of the Swedish diacritical letters, Åå. Ää, Öö follow the letter "Z". | The indexes for Göteborg and Malmö are alphabetical, first by the surname of the person. This alphabetizing is for individuals traveling alone. A second index follows the first, which alphabetically lists by given name, youths traveling alone. Most of these individuals are under the age of 21 years. Sometimes a reference is given to whom the minor child may be traveling with. A third and final index alphabetically lists the surnames of families traveling together. A family is composed of at least one adult and one or more children. Remember the inclusion of the Swedish diacritical letters, Åå. Ää, Öö follow the letter "Z". | ||
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! Place !! Lists (Years) !! Indexes (Years) || FamilySearch Catalog | ! Place !! Lists (Years) !! Indexes (Years) || FamilySearch Catalog | ||
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| Göteborg || 1869-1920 || 1869-1951 || | | Göteborg || 1869-1920 || 1869-1951 || {{FSC|339891|item|disp=Emigrantlistor : inkomna uppgifter om utvandrade personer 1869-1920, med personregister 1869-1951}} | ||
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| Malmö || 1874-1939 || 1874-1886, 188-1929, 1931-1939 || | | Malmö || 1874-1939 || 1874-1886, 188-1929, 1931-1939 || {{FSC|339475|item|disp=Emigrantlistor, 1874-1939}} | ||
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| Norrköping || || 1860-1921 || | | Norrköping || || 1860-1921 || {{FSC|530588|item|disp=Personregister till Norrköpings poliskammares Emigrantlistor 1860-1921}} | ||
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| Stockholm || 1869-1904 || 1869-1920 || | | Stockholm || 1869-1904 || 1869-1920 || {{FSC|244800|item|disp=Emigrantlistor 1869-1940}} | ||
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Between 1798 and 1851, the names and residences of persons applying for passports were recorded yearly in the records of the Swedish Navy. The Navy kept the records because the passport fees went into the Navy's pension fund.<br> | Between 1798 and 1851, the names and residences of persons applying for passports were recorded yearly in the records of the Swedish Navy. The Navy kept the records because the passport fees went into the Navy's pension fund.<br> | ||
These records are available on microfilm at the | These records are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library (FS Library films 479331, 479587-605). Axel Friman has created an index to the names of emigrants listed in the naval records between 1817 and 1850 (FS Library film 1224712 item 3). | ||
Passport journals are also available from a few cities in Sweden. They give the name and home parish of the applicant. To find them, search the FamilySearch Catalog under: | Passport journals are also available from a few cities in Sweden. They give the name and home parish of the applicant. To find them, search the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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== Electronic Databases == | == Electronic Databases == | ||
=== Emigranten === | === Emigranten === | ||
A special emigration database, called Emigranten, is available at the | A special emigration database, called Emigranten, is available at the FamilySearch Library on a 2 computer disc set with the library catalog number CD Rom No. 574 pt 1 & 2. | ||
*'''1700s-1900s''' {{FSC|1051796|title-id|disp=The Swedish Emigrant : version 2001/ The Swedish Emigrant Institute in Växjö; The Emigrant Register in Karlstad; The Gothenburg Emigrant}}(*); Svenska Emigrantinstitutet at FamilySearch Catalog - CD ROM | |||
It is also available to purchase in the new updated and abridged form called Emigranten Populär 2006 from the Ancestors Swedish Online Store. | It is also available to purchase in the new updated and abridged form called Emigranten Populär 2006 from the Ancestors Swedish Online Store. | ||
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*Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950. | *Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950. | ||
This CD is available at the reference counter on the International floor of the | This CD is available at the reference counter on the International floor of the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. | ||
=== Emibas === | === Emibas === | ||
Emibas contains information regarding almost 1.1 million emigrants from more than 2300 Swedish parishes, three fourths of all Swedish emigrants. The following information is included: Name, title, gender, date of birth, marital status, place of residence, destination, and comments. Often the page number where the persons last appears in the ''husförhörslängd'' is also given. The searching in this CD can be done in Swedish or English. | Emibas contains information regarding almost 1.1 million emigrants from more than 2300 Swedish parishes, three fourths of all Swedish emigrants. The following information is included: Name, title, gender, date of birth, marital status, place of residence, destination, and comments. Often the page number where the persons last appears in the ''husförhörslängd'' is also given. The searching in this CD can be done in Swedish or English. | ||
The CD is CD-ROM no. 2213 at the | The CD is CD-ROM no. 2213 at the FamilySearch Library and is available on the International floor of the FamilySearch Library. Emibas covers the years of around 1840 to 1950. | ||
=== Swedish-American Lutheran Churches === | === Swedish-American Lutheran Churches === | ||
The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches are also available on microfilm through the Swenson Swedish Research Center.<br> | The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches are also available on microfilm through the Swenson Swedish Research Center.<br> | ||
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center<br>Augustana College<br>639 38th Street<br>Rock Island IL 61201-2296<br>Tel: 309.794.7204<br>Fax: 309.794.7443<br> | Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center<br>Augustana College<br>639 38th Street<br>Rock Island IL 61201-2296<br>Tel: 309.794.7204<br>Fax: 309.794.7443<br>Email: sag@augustana.edu | ||
== Swedish-American Oral Interviews == | == Swedish-American Oral Interviews == | ||
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== Books on Swedish Emigration == | == Books on Swedish Emigration == | ||
An excellent book about Swedish emigration available at the | An excellent book about Swedish emigration available at the FamilySearch Library is: | ||
Clemensson, Per and Kjell Andersson. ''Emigrantforska! Steg för steg (Emigration Research. Step by Step)''. Falköping, Sweden: Gummessons Tryckeri AB, 1996. (FS Library book 948.5 D27ce.) | Clemensson, Per and Kjell Andersson. ''Emigrantforska! Steg för steg (Emigration Research. Step by Step)''. Falköping, Sweden: Gummessons Tryckeri AB, 1996. (FS Library book 948.5 D27ce.) | ||
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== Passenger Arrivals == | == Passenger Arrivals == | ||
Most Swedish immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The | Most Swedish immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of the records and some indexes. | ||
An important book on Sweden immigrants to the United States is: Olsson, Nils William and Erik Wikèn. ''Swedish Passenger Arrivals in U.S. Ports 1820-1850.'' Stockholm, Sweden: N. W. Olsson and E. Wikèn, 1995. (FS Library book | An important book on Sweden immigrants to the United States is: Olsson, Nils William and Erik Wikèn. ''Swedish Passenger Arrivals in U.S. Ports 1820-1850.'' Stockholm, Sweden: N. W. Olsson and E. Wikèn, 1995. (FS Library book {{FSC|743612|item|disp=973 W3ow}}) | ||
== County Histories == | == County Histories == | ||
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