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To find a film number for a specific port in a specific year, look in the Family History Library Catalog. Each port is listed under: <br> | To find a film number for a specific port in a specific year, look in the Family History Library Catalog. Each port is listed under: <br> | ||
=== Sweden - Emigration and Immigration === | === Sweden - Emigration and Immigration === | ||
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=== 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> | ||
These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library (FHL films 479331, 479587-605). Axel Friman has created an index to the names of emigrants listed in the naval records between 1817 and 1850 (FHL film 1224712 item 3). | These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library (FHL films 479331, 479587-605). Axel Friman has created an index to the names of emigrants listed in the naval records between 1817 and 1850 (FHL film 1224712 item 3). | ||
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=== 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.utvandrarnashus.se/<br> | '''Svenska Emigrantinstiutet'''<br>Box 201<br>S-351 04 Växjö<br>Sweden<br>Internet: http://www.utvandrarnashus.se/<br> | ||
=== Electronic databases === | === Electronic databases === | ||
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*Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950. | *Records span the period from the 1800's through to 1950. | ||
This CD is available for purchase at the Ancestors Swedish Online Store at [http://www.genlineshop.com/ this source]. | This CD is available for purchase at the Ancestors Swedish Online Store at [http://www.genlineshop.com/ this source]. | ||
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. | ||
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The Emibas CD is available for purchase at the Ancestors Swedish Online Store at:[http://www.genlineshop.com/ http://www.genlineshop.com/] | The Emibas CD is available for purchase at the Ancestors Swedish Online Store at:[http://www.genlineshop.com/ http://www.genlineshop.com/] | ||
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'''The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches''' | '''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. <br> | The records of the Swedish-American Lutheran churches are also available on microfilm through the Swenson Swedish Research Center. <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 | 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 | ||
=== LDS Emigration === | === LDS Emigration === | ||
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Early Emigration to New Zealand from Värmland | Early Emigration to New Zealand from Värmland | ||
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.<br><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247691833583_202" /> | 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.<br><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247691833583_202" /> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | ||
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'''<u>Argentina</u>''' | '''<u>Argentina</u>''' | ||
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=== Records of Sweden Emigrants in Their Destination Countries === | === Records of Sweden 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). <br> | 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 has microfilmed most Swedish immigrant church records in the United States. Its address is: <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> | 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> | ||
The microfilms are available through the Augustana College. See [[Sweden: Societies|Societies]] for the address.<br> | The microfilms are available through the Augustana College. See [[Sweden: Societies|Societies]] for the address.<br> | ||
=== Naturalization Records === | === 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 FHLC 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> | 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 FHLC 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 === | === 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.<br> | 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> | ||
An important book on Sweden immigrants to the United States is: <br> | 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> | 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 === | === County Histories === | ||
Histories from the counties where Swedish immigrants settled sometimes provide the immigrants' town of origin.<br> | Histories from the counties where Swedish immigrants settled sometimes provide the immigrants' town of origin.<br> | ||
=== 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. | |||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||