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The {{FSC|1943105|title-id|disp=Smedskivan 7 CD-Rom}} can be accessed at the FamilySearch Library on the desktop. The CD-Rom No. is 7225. It is the most updated version of the smiths database available. | |||
This database contains family-linked records for all kinds of smiths in Sweden. It contains over 200,000 individuals born between 1560 and 1930. The information comes from a variety of sources and should be considered a secondary source. While some sources are provided, it is not without error and each family should be checked for accuracy. | This database contains family-linked records for all kinds of smiths in Sweden. It contains over 200,000 individuals born between 1560 and 1930. The information comes from a variety of sources and should be considered a secondary source. While some sources are provided, it is not without error and each family should be checked for accuracy. | ||
The families are linked into family group and pedigree forms, similar to a standard family tree program. In addition, biographical information is provided about many | The families are linked into family group and pedigree forms, similar to a standard family tree program. In addition, biographical information is provided about many (especially the early immigrants.) | ||
<br>The spellings of names in the database are standardized. As many of the early smith families of the 1600’s and earlier were of French and German origin, original spellings have been retained. <br>Foreign names will have the most common spellings of the names. This is a helpful database for those with Vallon ancestry. | <br>The spellings of names in the database are standardized. As many of the early smith families of the 1600’s and earlier were of French and German origin, original spellings have been retained. <br>Foreign names will have the most common spellings of the names. This is a helpful database for those with Vallon ancestry. | ||
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<br>For more about Vallon ancestry and research methods, see: | <br>For more about Vallon ancestry and research methods, see: [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Vallons_in_Sweden Vallons in Sweden]<br> | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
*Förenginen för Smedsläktforskning'', Smedskivan 7, ''CD-Rom database: 2011. | *Förenginen för Smedsläktforskning'', Smedskivan 7, ''CD-Rom database: 2011. FS Library CD-ROM No. 7225. | ||
[[Category:Swedish_Research_Databases]] | [[Category:Swedish_Research_Databases]][[Category:Sweden Business and Occupations]] | ||