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'''Emigration''' refers to people leaving a country and '''Immigration''' refers to people coming into a country. Swedish emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued.  
'''Emigration''' refers to people leaving a country, and '''immigration''' refers to people coming into a country. Swedish emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued.  


Emigration records can help you determine where in Sweden your ancestor came from. They can also help in constructing family groups. If you do not find your ancestor in emigration or immigration records, you may find emigration information about your ancestor's neighbors. People who lived near each other in Sweden often settled together in the country they emigrated to.  
Emigration records can help you determine where in Sweden your ancestor came from. They can also help in constructing family groups. If you do not find your ancestor in emigration or immigration records, you may find emigration information about your ancestor's neighbors. People who lived near each other in Sweden often settled together in the country they emigrated to.  
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Records were created when individuals emigrated from Sweden. Others document his or her arrival in the destination country. This section discusses:  
Records were created when individuals emigrated from Sweden. Others document his or her arrival in the destination country. This section discusses:  
*The history of emigration from Sweden
*Finding the emigrant's parish of origin
*Records of Swedish emigrants in their destination countries


*The history of emigration from Sweden.  
In 1555 King Gustav Vasa ordered that all merchants must carry a passport issued by the city where they lived when traveling on business in areas outside where they were known. Regulations regarding these domestic travel passports (''inrikespas'') changed over the years until being discontinued in 1860. Additional information on these passports can be found at the Genealogiska Föreningen's page [https://www.genealogi.net/om-gf/projekt/inrikespass-1700-tal/internal-passports-in-sweden/ Internal Passports in Sweden].
*Finding the emigrant's parish of origin.  
*Records of Swedish emigrants in their destination countries.


=== The History of Emigration from Sweden ===
== The History of Emigration from Sweden ==
 
The first Swedish emigrants to the United States left Sweden in 1638 and founded the colony of [[New Sweden|New Sweden]] at present-day Wilmington, [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]]. [[New Sweden|New Sweden]] soon included villages and forts in what is now [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania]] and [[New Jersey Genealogy|New Jersey]]. Although Sweden held the colony for only 17 years—to 1655—this was the start of Swedish immigration to the United States. These Swedish and Finnish emigrants brought the first [[Sweden: Church Records#General_Historical_Background|Lutheran]] ministers, and first log cabins to America.  
The first Swedish emigrants to the United States left Sweden in 1638 and founded the colony of [[New Sweden|New Sweden]] at present-day Wilmington, [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]]. [[New Sweden|New Sweden]] soon included villages and forts in what is now [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania]], and [[New Jersey Genealogy|New Jersey]]. Although Sweden held the colony for only 17 years, to 1655, this was the start of Swedish immigration to the United States. These Swedish and Finnish emigrants brought the first [[Sweden: Church Records#General_Historical_Background|Lutheran]] ministers, and first log cabins to America.  


Swedes who emigrated from Sweden between 1638 and the early 1800s usually traveled through other European ports. An estimated 1,300,000 people left Sweden between 1820 and 1920. Most of them were farmers, but some were craftsmen and others professionals.  
Swedes who emigrated from Sweden between 1638 and the early 1800s usually traveled through other European ports. An estimated 1,300,000 people left Sweden between 1820 and 1920. Most of them were farmers, but some were craftsmen and others professionals.  
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Swedes emigrated for several reasons. Among them were poor economic conditions, avoidance of military service, glowing accounts from emigration agents, availability of free land and encouragement from other family members in the new land, and religious persecution.  
Swedes emigrated for several reasons. Among them were poor economic conditions, avoidance of military service, glowing accounts from emigration agents, availability of free land and encouragement from other family members in the new land, and religious persecution.  


=== Finding the Emigrant's Parish of Origin ===
== Finding the Emigrant's Parish of Origin ==
Once you have traced your family back to the ancestor who immigrated, you must determine the parish he or she came from. Sweden has no nationwide index to birth, marriage, or death records. These records were kept locally. You might learn the parish of origin by talking to family members. They may know the parish or have documents that name it, such as:  
Once you have traced your family back to the ancestor who immigrated, you must determine the parish he or she came from. Sweden has no nationwide index to birth, marriage, or death records. These records were kept locally. You might learn the parish of origin by talking to family members. They may know the parish or have documents that name it, such as:  
{{columns-list|2|
*Birth, marriage, and death certificates
*Birth, marriage, and death certificates
*Obituaries
*Obituaries
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*Passports
*Passports
*Family heirlooms
*Family heirlooms
}}
== Passenger Lists ==
Swedish passenger lists record the people, including people from other countries, who departed from Swedish ports. The records were kept for the Swedish police authorities (''Poliskammaren'').


=== Passenger Lists  ===
Most Swedish emigrants left from the port of Göteborg (Gothenburg). Emigrants from southern Sweden left from Malmö. Relatively few left from Stockholm and Norrköping. Some Swedish emigrants who lived in Värmland county, which borders Norway, left via the port of Oslo. Emigrants from other parts of Sweden may also have gone through that port. Indexes for Oslo are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and online at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ The Digital Archive].
 
Swedish passenger lists record the people, including people from other countries, who departed from Swedish ports. The records were kept for the Swedish police authorities (Poliskammaren).
 
Most Swedish emigrants left from the port of Göteborg (Gothenburg). Emigrants from southern Sweden left from Malmö. Relatively few left from Stockholm and Norrköping.  
 
Some Swedish emigrants who lived in Värmland county, which borders Norway, left via the port of Oslo.  Emigrants from other parts of Sweden may also have gone through that port.  Indexes for Oslo exist on microfilm and online.  The web address is: [http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no]


Others may have gone through the port of Copenhagen, Denmark.  These records have been microfilmed.  They are "letter grouped" which means all the "A" surnames are together chronologically, all the "B" surnames, and so forth.  There is also an index which may be accessed at [http://ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm http://ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm]
Others may have gone through the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. These records have been microfilmed. They are "letter grouped" which means all the "A" surnames are together chronologically, all the "B" surnames, and so forth. There is also an index which may be accessed at [http://ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm Danish Demographic Database]. Transcribed passenger lists may also be found at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ The Ships List].


[http://www.theshipslist.com/ '''The Ships List''']
The Swedish passenger lists are indexed. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of both the indexes and the original passenger lists. Descriptions of the library's holdings can be found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySeach Catalog].


The Swedish passenger lists are indexed. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of both the indexes and the original passenger lists.
The indexes for Göteborg and Malmö are alphabetical, first by the surname of the person. This alphabetizing is for individuals traveling alone. A second index follows the first, which alphabetically lists by given name, youths traveling alone. Most of these individuals are under the age of 21 years. Sometimes a reference is given to whom the minor child may be traveling with. A third and final index alphabetically lists the surnames of families traveling together. A family is composed of at least one adult and one or more children. Remember the inclusion of the Swedish diacritical letters, Åå. Ää, Öö follow the letter "Z".  
 
The indexes for Göteborg and Malmö are alphabetical, first by the surname of the person. This alphabetizing is for individuals traveling alone. A second index follows the first, which alphabetically lists by given name, youths traveling alone. Most of these individuals are under the age of 21 years. Sometimes a reference is given to whom the minor child may be traveling with. A third and final index alphabetically lists the surnames of families traveling together. A family is composed of at least one adult and one or more children. Remember the inclusion of the Swedish diacritical letters, Åå. Ää, Öö follow the letter “Z”.  


The following table lists the original lists and indexes available for each port.
The following table lists the original lists and indexes available for each port.
 
{|class="wikitable"
=== Original Lists Indexes  ===
! Place !! Lists (Years) !! Indexes (Years) || FamilySearch Catalog
 
{| class="plain FCK__ShowTableBorders"
|-
|-
| Göteborg <br>
| Göteborg || 1869-1920 || 1869-1951 || [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/339891 Emigrantlistor : inkomna uppgifter om utvandrade personer 1869-1920, med personregister 1869-1951]
| 1869-1920 <br>
| 1869-1951 <br>
|-
|-
| Malmö  
| Malmö || 1874-1939 || 1874-1886, 188-1929, 1931-1939 || [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/339475 Emigrantlistor, 1874-1939]
| 1874-1939  
| 1874-1886
|-
|-
|  
| Norrköping ||  || 1860-1921 || [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/530588 Personregister till Norrköpings poliskammares Emigrantlistor 1860-1921]
| 1888-1929
| 1931-1939
|-
|-
| Norrköping
| Stockholm || 1869-1904 || 1869-1920 || [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/244800 Emigrantlistor 1869-1940]
| 1860-1921
|
|-
| Stockholm
| 1869-1904
| 1869-1920
|}
|}
To find a film number for a specific port in a specific year, look in the FamilySearch Catalog. Each port is listed under: <br>
=== Sweden - Emigration and Immigration  ===


Many Swedes also left from the following ports:  
Many Swedes also left from the following ports:  
*Copenhagen, Denmark  
*Copenhagen, Denmark  
*Oslo and Trondheim, Norway  
*Oslo and Trondheim, Norway  
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[COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION  
[COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION  


=== Extracts of Parish Records ===
== Extracts of Parish Records ==
 
Parish ministers were required to send yearly extract records to the Central Bureau of Statistics (''Statistiska Centralbyrån'') of people leaving Sweden or arriving in Sweden from another country. This practice was supposed to have started in 1851, but it did not become regular until 1865.  
Parish ministers were required to send yearly extract records to the Central Bureau of Statistics (Statistiska Centralbyrån) of people leaving Sweden or arriving in Sweden from another country. This practice was supposed to have started in 1851, but it did not become regular until 1865.  


The Central Bureau of Statistics compiled these records by county. These records have been microfilmed to the year 1940. Thus far, the records between 1851 and 1860 have been indexed. The indexing is an ongoing project. Some counties have indexes more recent than 1860.  
The Central Bureau of Statistics compiled these records by county. These records have been microfilmed to the year 1940. Thus far, the records between 1851 and 1860 have been indexed. The indexing is an ongoing project. Some counties have indexes more recent than 1860.  
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SWEDEN, [COUNTY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - INDEXES  
SWEDEN, [COUNTY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - INDEXES  


=== Passport Journals ===
== Passport Journals ==
 
Between 1798 and 1851, the names and residences of persons applying for passports were recorded yearly in the records of the Swedish Navy. The Navy kept the records because the passport fees went into the Navy's pension fund.<br>  
Between 1798 and 1851, the names and residences of persons applying for passports were recorded yearly in the records of the Swedish Navy. The Navy kept the records because the passport fees went into the Navy's pension fund.<br>  


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SWEDEN, [COUNTY], [CITY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION  
SWEDEN, [COUNTY], [CITY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION  


=== Emigration Archives ===
== Emigration Archives ==
 
Sweden has several regional emigration archives. The most prominent one is the Emigrant Institute in Växjö. It houses the largest collection of Swedish emigration materials as well as a microfilmed collection of church records from the Swedish-American Lutheran Church. The Institute's address is:<br>  
Sweden has several regional emigration archives. The most prominent one is the Emigrant Institute in Växjö. It houses the largest collection of Swedish emigration materials as well as a microfilmed collection of church records from the Swedish-American Lutheran Church. The Institute's address is:<br>  
Svenska Emigrantinstiutet<br>Box 201<br>S-351 04 Växjö<br>Sweden<br>Internet: http://www.kulturparkensmaland.se/1.0.1.0/14/1/<br>


'''Svenska Emigrantinstiutet'''<br>Box 201<br>S-351 04 Växjö<br>Sweden<br>Internet: http://www.kulturparkensmaland.se/1.0.1.0/14/1/<br>
== Electronic Databases ==
 
=== Emigranten ===
=== Electronic databases  ===
 
'''Emigranten'''
 
A special emigration database, called Emigranten, is available at the Family History Library on a 2 computer disc set with the library catalog number CD Rom No. 574 pt 1 &amp; 2.  
A special emigration database, called Emigranten, is available at the Family History Library on a 2 computer disc set with the library catalog number CD Rom No. 574 pt 1 &amp; 2.  


It is also available to purchase in the new updated and&nbsp;abridged form called Emigranten Populär 2006&nbsp;from the Ancestors Swedish Online Store.  
It is also available to purchase in the new updated and abridged form called Emigranten Populär 2006 from the Ancestors Swedish Online Store.  


The database gives access to the following files:  
The database gives access to the following files:  
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*Saka - A list of the church records in the Swedish-American Lutheran Church Archives.
*Saka - A list of the church records in the Swedish-American Lutheran Church Archives.


'''Emigranten populär 2006'''
=== Emigranten populär 2006 ===
 
This CD is an updated and abridged version of the Emigranten 2-CD set published in 2001 (English version entitled The Swedish Emigrant).  
This CD is an updated and abridged version of the Emigranten 2-CD set published in 2001&nbsp;(English version entitled The Swedish Emigrant).  


*The new CD omits the photos and the video found in the former version.  
*The new CD omits the photos and the video found in the former version.  
*Omits the microfilmed records from Swedish-American church archives.  
*Omits the microfilmed records from Swedish-American church archives.  
*Added to the collection is&nbsp;the correspondence from the Swedish emigrant agent, Larsson Brothers &amp; Co.  
*Added to the collection is the correspondence from the Swedish emigrant agent, Larsson Brothers &amp; Co.  
*Also added is Emibas Värmland -- the &nbsp;emigration records extracted from church records in Värmland.  
*Also added is Emibas Värmland -- the emigration records extracted from church records in Värmland.  
*All databases are consolidated into one CD and are&nbsp;supported by a common search function.  
*All databases are consolidated into one CD and are supported by a common search function.  
*Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950.
*Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950.


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This CD is also available at the reference counter on the International floor of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  
This CD is also available at the reference counter on the International floor of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  


'''Emibas'''  
=== Emibas ===
Emibas contains information regarding almost 1.1 million emigrants from more than 2300 Swedish parishes, three fourths of all Swedish emigrants.  The following information is included: Name, title, gender, date of birth, marital status, place of residence, destination, and comments. Often the page number where the persons last appears in the ''husförhörslängd'' is also given.  The searching in this CD can be done in Swedish or English. 


Another emigration database is '''Emibas.&nbsp; '''Emibas contains information regarding almost 1.1 million emigrants from more than 2300 Swedish parishes, three&nbsp;fourths of all Swedish emigrants.&nbsp; The following information is included: Name, title, gender, date of birth, marital status, place of residence, destination, and comments.&nbsp;Often the page number where the persons last appears in the husförhörslängd is also given.&nbsp; The searching in this CD can be done in Swedish or English.&nbsp;
The CD is CD-ROM no. 2213 at the Family History Library and is available on the International floor of the Family History Library. Emibas covers the years of around 1840 to 1950.  


The CD is CD-ROM no. 2213 at the Family History Library and is&nbsp;available on the International floor of the Family History Library.&nbsp; &nbsp;Emibas covers the years of around 1840 to&nbsp;1950.  
=== Swedish-American Lutheran Churches ===
The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches are also available on microfilm through the Swenson Swedish Research Center.<br>


<br>
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center<br>Augustana College<br>639 38th Street<br>Rock Island IL 61201-2296<br>Tel: 309.794.7204<br>Fax: 309.794.7443<br>E-mail: sag@augustana.edu  
 
'''The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches'''
 
The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches are also available on microfilm through the Swenson Swedish Research Center.&nbsp; <br>
 
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center<br>Augustana College<br>639 38th Street<br>RockIsland IL 61201-2296<br>Tel: 309.794.7204<br>Fax: 309.794.7443<br>E-mail: sag@augustana.edu  
 
=== Latter-day Saint Emigration  ===


== Latter-day Saint Emigration ==
The Scandinavian Mission Index is the most comprehensive source of information about Swedish Latter-day Saint immigrants. The index alphabetically lists the Church members from all Scandinavian countries. One person may have several entries in the index.  
The Scandinavian Mission Index is the most comprehensive source of information about Swedish Latter-day Saint immigrants. The index alphabetically lists the Church members from all Scandinavian countries. One person may have several entries in the index.  


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*'''1905-1932''' - {{RecordSearch|3288446|Sweden, Swedish Mission Emigration Records, 1905-1932}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1905-1932''' - {{RecordSearch|3288446|Sweden, Swedish Mission Emigration Records, 1905-1932}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index


=== Emigration from Sweden to Countries Other than&nbsp;North America ===
== Emigration from Sweden to Countries Other than North America ==
 
=== From Värmland to Australia and New Zealand ===
<u>'''Australia'''</u>
==== Australia ====
 
<u>Early Emigration to Australia from Värmland</u>
 
The gold rush of 1850 in Australia attracted the miner's sons, Peter and Anders Pettersson from Herrnäs to Australia in 1853. They emigrated with 4 other miners' sons, among them Lars Fredrik Pettersson who later took the name Westblad. A couple of hired hands also went with this first group. Lars Fredrik Westblad returned to Sweden to visit his home in Bjurtjärn. When he returned to Australia in 1857, two brothers went with him and later two more brothers joined them along with a cousin and a nephew. Most likely other men emigrated from Bjurtjärn for Victoria County, Australia also.  
The gold rush of 1850 in Australia attracted the miner's sons, Peter and Anders Pettersson from Herrnäs to Australia in 1853. They emigrated with 4 other miners' sons, among them Lars Fredrik Pettersson who later took the name Westblad. A couple of hired hands also went with this first group. Lars Fredrik Westblad returned to Sweden to visit his home in Bjurtjärn. When he returned to Australia in 1857, two brothers went with him and later two more brothers joined them along with a cousin and a nephew. Most likely other men emigrated from Bjurtjärn for Victoria County, Australia also.  


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After 1860 only a few Swedes from Värmland went to America. From the sixteen parishes in Värmland only 27 people, three of whom were children, emigrated to Australia during the years 1865-1882.  
After 1860 only a few Swedes from Värmland went to America. From the sixteen parishes in Värmland only 27 people, three of whom were children, emigrated to Australia during the years 1865-1882.  
==== New Zealand ====
Carl Eberhard Sjöstedt of Värmland along with his English wife came to Palmerston on South Island in 1842.  Here he became a sucessful sheeprancher and "Mount Charles was named after him.  He also was the owner of the modern hotel in  Wellington.  Both he and his wife died before reaching age 50 and left behind nine sons and one daughter.  By 1988 the Suisted (formerly Sjöstedt) included more than 300 members living in New Zealand and Australia.


Reference:
During the 1870's New Zealand had a great need for skillful lumberjacks. A selected group of Swedes and Norwegians with this skill were offered free passage to New Zealand.  The first group consisted of 40 people, all of which were Norwegians with the exception of one family from Värmland. The husband, Nils Jönsson Bergqvist was born in Skåne and his wife, Johanna Augusta, was born in Karlskoga. Two children who were born to them in Sweden, one in Karlskoga and the other in Boda in 1869.  They were the first Swedish family to arrived in New Zealand as "assisted passengers.  
 
Kvarnström, Gunnel.&nbsp;"Early Emigration to New Zealand and Australia from Värmland". The Bridge. March 1996 pages 10 and 11.  


'''<u>New Zealand</u>'''
Later emigrants were subsidized in part for the cost of the trip.  This was done so that the trip to New Zealand would not cost more than to Chicago. 


Early Emigration to New Zealand from Värmland  
One Swedish agent living in New Zealand was sent to Scandinavia to recruit emigrants.  Most of the recruits came from Oslo, Norway and Copenhagen, Denmark.  Most Swedes who were recruited from Värmland sailed from Oslo. 


Carl Eberhard Sjöstedt of Värmland along with his English wife came to Palmerston on South Island&nbsp;in 1842.&nbsp; Here he became a sucessful sheeprancher and&nbsp;"Mount Charles was named after him.&nbsp; He also was the owner of the&nbsp;modern hotel in &nbsp;Wellington.&nbsp; Both he and his wife died before reaching age 50 and left behind nine sons and one daughter.&nbsp; By 1988 the Suisted (formerly Sjöstedt) included more than 300 members living in New Zealand and Australia.<br>
From Värmland there was a total of 80 people who emigrated. Two families emigrated from Östervallskog in 1872 and two families from Östmark, one in 1875 and the other in 1877. A total of 12 people emigrated from Östmark, one person in 1886 and two in 1910. From other parishes in Värmland, the number of emigrants varied from one to four people. Fifteen emigrated from Värmland around 1900.  
 
During the 1870's New Zealand had a great need for skillful lumberjacks.&nbsp; A selected group of Swedes and Norwegians with this skill were offered free passage to New Zealand.&nbsp; The first group consisted of 40 people, all of which were Norwegians with the exception of one family from Värmland.&nbsp; The husband, Nils Jönsson Bergqvist was born in Skåne&nbsp;and his wife, Johanna Augusta, was born in Karlskoga.&nbsp; Two children who were born to them&nbsp;in Sweden, one in Karlskoga and the other in Boda in 1869.&nbsp; They were the first Swedish family to arrived in New Zealand as "assisted passengers.
 
Later emigrants were subsidized in part for the cost of the trip.&nbsp; This was done so that the trip to New Zealand would not cost more than to Chicago.&nbsp;
 
One Swedish agent living in New Zealand was sent to Scandinavia to recruit emigrants.&nbsp; Most of the recruits came from&nbsp;Oslo, Norway&nbsp;and Copenhagen, Denmark.&nbsp; Most Swedes who were recruited from Värmland&nbsp;sailed from Oslo.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
From Värmland there was a total of 80 people who emigrated.&nbsp; Two families emigrated from&nbsp;Östervallskog in 1872 and&nbsp;two families from Östmark, one&nbsp;in 1875 and the other in 1877.&nbsp; A total of 12 people emigrated from Östmark, one person in 1886 and two in 1910.&nbsp; From other parishes in Värmland, the number of emigrants varied from&nbsp;one to four people. &nbsp;Fifteen emigrated from Värmland around 1900.  


Reference:  
Reference:  


Kvarnström, Gunnel. "Early Emigration to New Zealand and Australia from Värmland". The Bridge. March 1996 pages 10 and 11.
Kvarnström, Gunnel. "Early Emigration to New Zealand and Australia from Värmland". ''The Bridge''. March 1996 pages 10 and 11.  
 
<br>
 
'''<u>Argentina</u>'''
 
Although not emigration records, Buenos Aires, Argentina had a small population of Scandinavian immigrants. They primarily belonged to Norwegian sailing families. Many of the parish members were from other Nordic countries, including a handful of Swedish immigrants. Church records have been microfilmed from 1888-1919, with some later records appearing on the Norwegian National Archives website: http://digitalarkivet.no/ There is an English language version of the Norwegian National Archives website.These records include, many times, places of birth in the Nordic country of origin.  


=== Books on Swedish Emigration  ===
=== Argentina ===
Although not emigration records, Buenos Aires, Argentina had a small population of Scandinavian immigrants. They primarily belonged to Norwegian sailing families. Many of the parish members were from other Nordic countries, including a handful of Swedish immigrants. Church records have been microfilmed from 1888-1919, with some later records appearing on the Norwegian National Archives' website [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ The Digital Archive]


== Books on Swedish Emigration ==
An excellent book about Swedish emigration available at the Family History Library is:  
An excellent book about Swedish emigration available at the Family History Library is:  


Clemensson, Per and Kjell Andersson. ''Emigrantforska! Steg för steg (Emigration Research. Step by Step)''. Falköping, Sweden: Gummessons Tryckeri AB, 1996. (FHL book 948.5 D27ce.)  
Clemensson, Per and Kjell Andersson. ''Emigrantforska! Steg för steg (Emigration Research. Step by Step)''. Falköping, Sweden: Gummessons Tryckeri AB, 1996. (FHL book 948.5 D27ce.)  


=== Records of Sweden Emigrants in Their Destination Countries ===
== Records of Emigrants in Their Destination Countries ==
 
Sometimes the best sources for information about your immigrant ancestor are found in the country he or she emigrated to. The records there may provide the town or place of origin and other information. To learn about these records, use handbooks, manuals, and the wiki for that country (if available).
Sometimes the best sources for information about your immigrant ancestor are found in the country he or she emigrated to. The records there may provide the town or place of origin and other information. To learn about these records, use handbooks, manuals, and the wiki for that country (if available). <br>


Many of the emigrating Swedes settled in the upper mid-west of the United States. States like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa, plus the Dakotas received the bulk of the Swedish emigrants. It was not uncommon for Swedes to cluster in spots and form their own communities. Many also affiliated with Lutheran churches once they arrived in America. The American-Lutheran Church membership records can be very informative for finding more information about your emigrating Swedish ancestor. These registers are on file with the Swenson Institute located at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.<br>  
Many of the emigrating Swedes settled in the upper mid-west of the United States. States like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa, plus the Dakotas received the bulk of the Swedish emigrants. It was not uncommon for Swedes to cluster in spots and form their own communities. Many also affiliated with Lutheran churches once they arrived in America. The American-Lutheran Church membership records can be very informative for finding more information about your emigrating Swedish ancestor. These registers are on file with the Swenson Institute located at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.<br>  


The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has microfilmed most Swedish immigrant church records in the United States. Its address is: <br>  
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has microfilmed records of some Swedish immigrant churches in the United States. The address of the archive is:<br>  
 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<br>8765 West Higgins Road <br>Chicago, Illinois 60631-4198 <br>USA <br>Telephone: 312-380-2818 <br>Internet: [http://www.elca.org/ http://www.elca.org]<br>  
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)<br>8765 West Higgins Road <br>Chicago, Illinois 60631-4198 <br>USA <br>Telephone: 312-380-2818 <br>Internet: http://www.elca.org/<br>
== Naturalization Records ==
 
US Naturalization records can sometimes provide the necessary information regarding place of origin. However, these kinds of records frequently only list the name of the country from where the individual came and the name of the king, etc. of that country. Naturalization records are found in the FamilySearch Catalog at the county level of the state in which the county is located. First papers are filed with the clerk’s office at the time the individual first applied for citizenship. However, citizenship was not granted until the residency requirement, which was 5-7 years had been satisfied.
The microfilms are available through the Augustana College. See&nbsp; [[Sweden: Societies|Societies]]&nbsp; for the address.<br>  
 
=== Naturalization Records ===


US Naturalization records can sometimes provide the necessary information regarding place of origin. However, these kinds of records frequently only list the name of the country from where the individual came and the name of the king, etc. of that country. Naturalization records are found in the FamilySearch Catalog at the county level of the state in which the county is located. First papers are filed with the clerk’s office at the time the individual first applied for citizenship. However, citizenship was not granted until the residency requirement, which was 5-7 years had been satisfied.<br>
== Passenger Arrivals ==
Most Swedish immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the records and some indexes.  


=== Passenger Arrivals ===
An important book on Sweden immigrants to the United States is: Olsson, Nils William and Erik Wikèn. ''Swedish Passenger Arrivals in U.S. Ports 1820-1850.'' Stockholm, Sweden: N. W. Olsson and E. Wikèn, 1995. (FHL book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/743612 973 W3ow])


Most Swedish immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the records and some indexes.<br>
== County Histories ==
 
Histories from the counties where Swedish immigrants settled sometimes provide the immigrants' town of origin.
An important book on Sweden immigrants to the United States is: <br>
 
Olsson, Nils William and Erik Wikèn. Swedish Passenger Arrivals in U.S. Ports 1820-1850<br>Stockholm, Sweden: N. W. Olsson and E. Wikèn, 1995. (FHL book 973 W3on.) <br>
 
=== County Histories ===
 
Histories from the counties where Swedish immigrants settled sometimes provide the immigrants' town of origin.<br>
 
=== Smedskivan  ===


== Smedskivan ==
Many early immigrants coming into Sweden came from areas in Germany, France and Belgium. A large percentage of those migrants were involved in the smith trade, working in foundries. A database has been created called [[Smedskivan]] which helps locate them. It is organized into family units and is very simple to use. Many times, the origins in the previous country are provided.
Many early immigrants coming into Sweden came from areas in Germany, France and Belgium. A large percentage of those migrants were involved in the smith trade, working in foundries. A database has been created called [[Smedskivan]] which helps locate them. It is organized into family units and is very simple to use. Many times, the origins in the previous country are provided.


=== Vallons ===
== Vallons ==
 
Many Belgians whose surnames are distinctly French in origin can be found in the mining families of Sweden. For more, see: [[Vallons in Sweden|Vallons in Sweden]]
Many Belgians whose surnames are distinctly French in origin can be found in the mining families of Sweden.&nbsp;For more, see:&nbsp;[[Vallons in Sweden|Vallons in&nbsp;Sweden]]
 
=== Websites  ===


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_emigration_to_the_United_States Swedish_emigration_to_the_United_States]  
== Websites ==
*[http://spartacus-educational.com/USAEsweden.htm Swedish Immigrants]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_emigration_to_the_United_States "Swedish emigration to the United States"], ''Wikipedia''
*[http://www.swedesincanada.ca/issue_7_swedish.html Swedish People in Canada]
*Spartacus Educational Publishers, [http://spartacus-educational.com/USAEsweden.htm Swedish Immigrants]
*Lakehead Social History Institute, [http://www.swedesincanada.ca/issue_7_swedish.html Swedish people in Canada Research Project]




[[Category:Sweden Emigration, Immigration, and Internal Migration]]
[[Category:Sweden Emigration, Immigration, and Internal Migration]]
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