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Swedish naming practices are often difficult for non-Swedes to understand. This excellent explanation should greatly help people searching for their Swedish genealogy. | Swedish naming practices are often difficult for non-Swedes to understand. This excellent explanation should greatly help people searching for their Swedish genealogy. | ||
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== Internet | == Internet Address == | ||
*[http://www.hhogman.se/swegen.htm http://www.hhogman.se/swegen.htm] | |||
or search for '''“swedish naming practices”''' (using quotes around the phrase). | |||
This site no longer exists, but a cached version can be found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20150531022144/http://www.algonet.se/~hogman/swegen.htm Internet Archive Wayback Machine]. | |||
== Cost == | |||
Free | |||
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Revision as of 09:44, 24 January 2018
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Swedish naming practices are often difficult for non-Swedes to understand. This excellent explanation should greatly help people searching for their Swedish genealogy.
Overview[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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 Address[edit | edit source]
or search for “swedish naming practices” (using quotes around the phrase).
This site no longer exists, but a cached version can be found at Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Cost[edit | edit source]
Free