Sweden Naming Practices

Swedish naming practices are often difficult for non-Swedes to understand. This excellent explanation should greatly help people searching for their Swedish genealogy.

Overview

Author Hans Högman describes in detail the Swedish naming customs through the centuries. Written in English, it is easy for the beginner to understand, but also includes information that advanced researchers may not know. It includes many examples of names.

Content

The article is divided into the following sections:

Patronymic
Clergy
Nobility
Craftsman
Soldiers
Children born out of wedlock
Emigrants
The end of the patronymic names
Links

Internet Resources

see Genealogy in Sweden.

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