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Kings rewarded a person who performed a heroic deed, had a notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title. Because Sweden limited the growth of the noble class, only about two percent of Sweden's population were noblemen. There was not much division between upper and lower nobility. | Kings rewarded a person who performed a heroic deed, had a notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title. Because Sweden limited the growth of the noble class, only about two percent of Sweden's population were noblemen. There was not much division between upper and lower nobility. | ||
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If your research in the original records of Sweden indicates that your ancestor was a nobleman, there are additional records that will be helpful. Although some original records (such as the grant of nobility) still exist, you can adequately accomplish most nobility research in secondary sources. These include published or manuscript genealogies of noble families. Some important sources for Swedish nobility research are: | If your research in the original records of Sweden indicates that your ancestor was a nobleman, there are additional records that will be helpful. Although some original records (such as the grant of nobility) still exist, you can adequately accomplish most nobility research in secondary sources. These include published or manuscript genealogies of noble families. Some important sources for Swedish nobility research are: | ||
'''Sveriges ridderskap och adelskalender'''(Genealogy of the Swedish Nobility)''. Stockholm, Sweden: Bonniers, 1854. (''' | '''Sveriges ridderskap och adelskalender'''(Genealogy of the Swedish Nobility)''. Stockholm, Sweden: Bonniers, 1854. ('''FS Library book 948.5 D55s'''.)'' | ||
''Anrep, Johan Gabriel. Svenska Adelns Ättartaflor'' (Genealogy of the Nobility of Sweden). Stockholm: Norstedt, 1858-1864. (''' | ''Anrep, Johan Gabriel. Svenska Adelns Ättartaflor'' (Genealogy of the Nobility of Sweden). Stockholm: Norstedt, 1858-1864. ('''FS Library book 948.5 D5a''', film '''1124532'''). These volumes may also be viewed online by going to [http://www.genealogi.se/wiki/index.php/Svenska_adelns_%C3%A4ttartaflor Wiki-Rötter] | ||
''Elgenstierna, Gustaf. Den introducerade Svenska adelns ättartavlor: med tillägg och rättelser(Genealogy of the Introduced Nobility of Sweden).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt & Söners Förlag, 1925-1936. (''' | ''Elgenstierna, Gustaf. Den introducerade Svenska adelns ättartavlor: med tillägg och rättelser(Genealogy of the Introduced Nobility of Sweden).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt & Söners Förlag, 1925-1936. ('''FS Library book 948.5 D5e'''; films '''1440193-5'''.) | ||
''Leijonhufvud, Karl Karlsson. Svensk adelskalender(Genealogy of Swedish Nobility).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt, 1899-1906. (''' | ''Leijonhufvud, Karl Karlsson. Svensk adelskalender(Genealogy of Swedish Nobility).'' Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt, 1899-1906. ('''FS Library book 948.5 D22ak'''; films '''1440245-6'''.) | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many records of Swedish noble families. These records are listed in the catalog under: | ||
SWEDEN - NOBILITY | SWEDEN - NOBILITY | ||
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*[http://www.riddarhuset.se/jsp/index.jsp?id=606 Riddarhuset Genealogy Division] | *[http://www.riddarhuset.se/jsp/index.jsp?id=606 Riddarhuset Genealogy Division] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_nobility Swedish Nobility in Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_nobility Swedish Nobility in Wikipedia] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.oocities.org/svenskadel/ The Swedish Aristocracy (A Who's Who Directory)] | ||
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Kings rewarded a person who performed a heroic deed, had a notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title. Because Sweden limited the growth of the noble class, only about two percent of Sweden's population were noblemen. There was not much division between upper and lower nobility.
Most noblemen did not emigrate, and few disowned family members for unacceptable behavior. Thus, most traditions of a noble ancestor being "erased" or "eliminated" from all records are unfounded.
If your research in the original records of Sweden indicates that your ancestor was a nobleman, there are additional records that will be helpful. Although some original records (such as the grant of nobility) still exist, you can adequately accomplish most nobility research in secondary sources. These include published or manuscript genealogies of noble families. Some important sources for Swedish nobility research are:
Sveriges ridderskap och adelskalender(Genealogy of the Swedish Nobility). Stockholm, Sweden: Bonniers, 1854. (FS Library book 948.5 D55s.)
Anrep, Johan Gabriel. Svenska Adelns Ättartaflor (Genealogy of the Nobility of Sweden). Stockholm: Norstedt, 1858-1864. (FS Library book 948.5 D5a, film 1124532). These volumes may also be viewed online by going to Wiki-Rötter
Elgenstierna, Gustaf. Den introducerade Svenska adelns ättartavlor: med tillägg och rättelser(Genealogy of the Introduced Nobility of Sweden). Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt & Söners Förlag, 1925-1936. (FS Library book 948.5 D5e; films 1440193-5.)
Leijonhufvud, Karl Karlsson. Svensk adelskalender(Genealogy of Swedish Nobility). Stockholm, Sweden: P.A. Norstedt, 1899-1906. (FS Library book 948.5 D22ak; films 1440245-6.)
The FamilySearch Library has many records of Swedish noble families. These records are listed in the catalog under:
SWEDEN - NOBILITY
SWEDEN, [COUNTY] - NOBILITY
SWEDEN, [COUNTY], [CITY] - NOBILITY
See also Sweden Heraldry and Sweden Genealogy.
Websites
- Riddarhuset (The House of Nobility of Sweden)
- Riddarhuset Genealogy Division
- Swedish Nobility in Wikipedia
- The Swedish Aristocracy (A Who's Who Directory)