FamilySearch Library Nordic Day: Difference between revisions

The Nordic Specialists at the Family History Library invite you to a free Saturday Seminar focused exclusively on Nordic genealogy topics. This is the '''first quarterly''' Nordic Day seminar in 2022. All classes will be presented as webinars. Each class will be recorded and added to the [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/ Help Center] on FamilySearch.org.

Come learn from our expert staff of genealogists and special guest presenters. Learn how to effectively do research in the Nordic countries. Explore such topics as church, census, taxation, immigration, and court records. Learn more about Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish research. Discover new techniques, strategies, and methodology to apply to your genealogical research problems.

In order to attend these classes you will need to register using [https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/4416426129565/WN_WrcEkKBeR4KaY_gRWw6dqg '''this link'''.] We will use Zoom for these presentations. Your information will be processed in accordance with their privacy & security policy located at [https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/docs/en-us/privacy-and-security.html Zoom Privacy & Security Policy].

For a complete list of classes offered by the Family History Library see the [[Family History Library Classes and Webinars]] page.

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|'''Using DNA to Find the Unknown Father in Sweden'''

|Between 1864 and 1917 it’s difficult to find an unknown biological father in Swedish records. Gratefully, this is within range to use autosomal DNA data as a tool to solve the problem. Come learn how autosomal DNA was used to find a biological father in a case study scenario.

|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/4/43/Using_DNA_to_Find_the_Unknown_Father_in_Sweden.pdf Class Handout]

|'''Swedish/American Immigration and DNA: A Case Study '''

|Our ancestors are often lost as we seek to find their country and place of origin. Americanized names, unfamiliar naming practices, lack of information in America, and language barriers can stand in the way of our success. This class will examine DNA as one additional source we can examine to help identify our ancestors and connect them to their birth country.

|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/b/bf/SwedishAmerican_Immigration_and_DNA_S_Larson_Apr_2022_JMR.pdf Class Handout]

|'''Using Y-DNA to Solve Brick Walls in Denmark'''

|Denmark has amazing records but there are still times when researchers hit brick walls using the paper trail. Y-DNA is a new source that can be used to help you extend your Danish ancestry further back.

|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/1/19/Using_Y-DNA_to_Solve_Brick_Walls_in_Denmark_T_Tolman_Apr_2022_JMR.pdf Class Handout]

|'''How to Find Living Relatives in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland'''

|Finding living relatives is vital to your success when using DNA to solve genealogical problems. Come discover the many resources to find living relatives in Nordic countries!

|Liv H. Anderson, CG^SM, AG^®

|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/3/37/REAL_Finding_living_relatives_online_for_Denmark%2C_Finland%2C_Norway_an_Sweden_L_Anderson_Feb_2022_JMR.pdf Class Handout]

'''Geoffrey Fröberg Morris''', BA, AG^® has been doing Swedish genealogical research for over 35 years. He lived in Sweden for two years and then received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Philosophy with a minor in Swedish. He has been employed for twenty years at the Family History Library as a Nordic research specialist. Among his work assignments Geoff has helped thousands of people search for their Swedish ancestor’s, engaged in many archival visits in Sweden, authored hundreds of pages into the Family Search Wiki, and routinely presents at conferences. In his spare time, Geoff founded [https://swedishgenealogyguide.com/ The Swedish Genealogy Guide LLC] where he offers additional tools for Swedish genealogy from his website. He is the author of ''A Practical Guide to Swedish Church Records for Genealogy and Family History'' published in 2020.