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Back to [[Portal:Sweden|Sweden Portal Page]]► | Back to [[Portal:Sweden|Sweden Portal Page]]► | ||
The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this Wiki article and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, evaluate them carefully for accuracy. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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The International Genealogical Index is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. The International Genealogical Index lists Swedish names under both given names and surnames. | The International Genealogical Index is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. The International Genealogical Index lists Swedish names under both given names and surnames. | ||
'''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=af/search_AF.asp&clear_form=true Ancestral File]'''. This file contains family history information, arranged in family groups and pedigrees, that has been contributed since 1979. Ancestral File contains records for thousands of Swedish families. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. '''''Be very careful'''''when using this file, as data merges through the years may have lead to incorrect pedigree linkages, particularly where only patronymic surnames were used. | '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=af/search_AF.asp&clear_form=true Ancestral File]'''. This file contains family history information, arranged in family groups and pedigrees, that has been contributed since 1979. Ancestral File contains records for thousands of Swedish families. It can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. '''''Be very careful'''''when using this file, as data merges through the years may have lead to incorrect pedigree linkages, particularly where only patronymic surnames were used. | ||
'''Family Group Records Collection''' . More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Swedish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | '''Family Group Records Collection''' . More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Swedish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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Many Swedish families have produced histories that include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually include several generations of the family. | Many Swedish families have produced histories that include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The Family History Library has a large collection of Swedish family histories listed in the Surname Search of the catalog. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. Also see | The Family History Library has a large collection of Swedish family histories listed in the Surname Search of the catalog. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. Also see [[Sweden Biography]]. | ||
=== Genealogical Collections === | === Genealogical Collections === | ||