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Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920
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Sweden
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Flag of the Kingdom of Sweden
Map of Sweden, 1810-1952
Map of Sweden, 1810-1952
Location of Sweden
Location of Sweden
Record Description
Record Type Baptisms
Collection years: 1611-1920
Language: Swedish
FamilySearch Resources
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National Archives of Sweden


What is in This Collection?

This is an index to baptisms in Sweden for the years 1611 to 1920. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The church was the primary registrar of all vital events in Sweden. These records will contain births and baptisms, marriages, confirmations, movement in and out of the parish, and deaths and burials. The names of the principals of each event will generally be recorded, along with their residence and any other persons who may be associated with the event.

Collection Content

Please note that owing to privacy laws not all records in the database may be searchable.

Coverage Table

County Records
Blekinge 396,942
Gotland 84,998
Göteborg och Bohus 379,563
Gävleborg 219,631
Halland 239,559
Jämtland 40,979
Jönköping 101,450
Kalmar 54,530
Kopparberg 423,077
Kristianstad 279,196
Kronoberg 80,844
Malmöhus 337,292
Norrbotten 41,207
Skaraborg 96,594
Stockholm 752,165
Södermanland 73,508
Uppsala 382,353
Värmland 588,644
Västerbotten 120,499
Västernorrland 139,251
Västmanland 417,598
Älvsborg 339,374
Örebro 143,733
Östergötland 69,422

How Do I Search This Collection?

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  • The name of your ancestor
  • The place where your ancestor's birth occurred
  • The approximate date of birth

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How Do I Analyze the Results?

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What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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  • Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life

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Citing This Collection

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