Do you have an interest in ANY of the Nordic countries? Come join us in the Nordic Project!

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The Nordic Project is hard at work building teams that are improving profiles for the Nordic countries, and we would love for you to join us!  The Project covers all things Nordic, so no matter where your research interests lay, there is a team for you!

To join, we ask that you:

1. Read the Project Page
2. Check out the teams we have to join: Nordic Project - Country Sub-Projects
3. Add Nordic to your followed tags along with the individual countries you are interested in helping.
4. Answer below introducing yourself and stating your research interests. NOTE: Comments left on this thread will be read, responded to and hidden from view.
5. Read and respond to the introductory email that will be sent upon receiving the Nordic badge.

Thank you!

Missy Berryann
Leader, Nordic Project

Answer 1

Hi. I would like to join the Nordic project and the Sweden and Norway sub projects. My maternal grandfather immigrated to America from Loga Flekkefjord Norway in 1920. My maternal great grandfather immigrated to America from Karlabo Älekulla parish in western Sweden in 1879, leaving behind a pregnant wife and three children with whom he lost contact after she passed away. Our families reconnected through DNA testing a few years ago, solving a 137-year mystery for the family he left behind in Sweden.

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Hello Dan,

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Answer 2

I am very interested in joining the project. I am Swedish and most of my family originates from Uppland, Södermanland and Åland (Finland). These areas are where I have done most of my research.

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Hello Richard,
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Answer 3

Hello I have ancestry in Finland and Sweden through 3 of my grandparents. I have a deep interest in studying any noble lineages I come across . I look forward to the opportunity to learn more about my heritage and ancestors.

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Hello Raymond, 
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Answer 4

My maternal grandmother's paternal grandparents came from Stockholm to Boston in the 1880s, so I'd like to join the Sweden sub-project.  I've traced all of their ancestors back to the early 1700s and some even 100 years earlier than that.  I've done that using Riksarkivet and with help from the forums here.

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Hello Ben,  
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Answer 5

I have been working on my Norwegian ancestry for many years.  My immediate ancestors (starting at great and gg grandparents on both maternal and paternal lines) are from Oppland, Buskerud, Hedmark, and Vestfold.  I do most of my research in the Norwegian Digital Archives.  I have found the parish registers and Census records to be most helpful.

I have even taken a trip to Norway where I was able to hold primary source church books and farm registries from the 1600s and beyond with my own two hands!

I visited the Riksarkivet and Statsarkivet for a few fylker and the local Lands museum for my mom's relatives as well as visited some of my cousins who still live in the area.

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Hello Kay,  
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Answer 6

I am interested in helping out. My ancestry i mostly from Södermanland and Uppland (around Stockholm), but also one big branch in Lindome (south of Gothenburg) as well as some minor branches in other parts. The only non-Swede ancestry I found was Walloon smiths around 1600 in one branch.

However, I have also helped several friends with building their trees, at least to around 1750 or earlier. In general I have an interest in pre-1800 records.

I am willing to contribute what I can, although I have to prioritize may day job which intermittently will take most of my time.

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Hej Per-Åke,   
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Answer 7

Yes. Before my great grandfather changed his name to Williams, his surname was Webjørnsen which when I was on a tour in Norway was told meant "Son of the Sacred Bear." And since 3/4 of my great grandparents are from Norway and my DNA tests state that I also have Swedish, Danish, and Finnish ancestors, I am very interested in learning more.

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Hello Mark,    
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Answer 8

Yes, I would like to join the Nordic project, and have added the Nordic and Denmark tags to my profile. My DNA and research proves Nordic connections.

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Hello Nancy,     
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Answer 9

Hi Missy,

I would like to join the project.  Apparently my 31st ggrandfather was the Viking Rollo, 1st Duke of Normandy.

Thanks!

Gayle

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Hi Gayle,

You are already member. I resent you an introductory email. Please reply to that email. Thank you!

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Thank you Missy.  I thought that might be the case after I asked to join, but I didn't see it on my page.  Sorry!

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No problem Gayle! Your badge is on your profile.

Thank you!!

Answer 10

Hi Missy,

I am ready to join the Nordic Project, with my most pressing interest at the moment being Sweden! Mostly Småland.

tack så mycket

Momo

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Answer 11

I would like to participate in the project. My ancestors are mainly from Skåne, Småland and Gotland. Many relatives have emigrated to America, Denmark and Australia.

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Hello Bertil,       
Thank you for your interest in the Nordic Project! The Nordic Project badge has been added to your profile and a private message has been sent to you. 

I will add you to the Sweden sub-project. Please respond to the introductory email with any other sub-projects (like Denmark) or teams you would like to join.

Thank you!

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Answer 12

Hello!

My grandfather was born in Norway. His family owned a farm in Nord-Trøndelag "county". I am just beginning my research journey (trying to understand the necessary vocabulary, etc.). I am interested in joining the project to sharpen my Norwegian skills.

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Hello Rahn,        
Thank you for your interest in the Nordic Project! The Nordic Project badge has been added to your profile and a private message has been sent to you. 

I will add you to the Norway sub-project. Please respond to the introductory email with any other sub-projects or teams you would like to join.

Thank you!

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I looked at your Norske entries and commented on several - mostly in the Research Notes.  You're off to a rather good start. Should you have  questions, just ask.

Best wishes - Jim

Answer 13

I would like to join the Nordic/Norway project. Many ancestors/relatives in Sor-Trondelag and other places in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.

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Hello Paul,

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Answer 14

For many, many years my family was stumped by my grandfather's (whose father emigrated from Sweden) last name not matching what we knew to be his father's last name etc., etc. It was very satisfying to have finally stumbled on upon the word "soldat" in a record and that branch really expanded from there. Our wall was broken! I'd like to contribute to the Sweden part of the Nordic project effort.

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Hello C,

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Answer 15

Hello All!   I would like to join the Nordic Project please, focusing on Sweden.  I am a genealogist with a concentration in Scandinavian History.  My family is from Skane, Malmo, and Uppsala, and would love to help out or join some wonderful conversations!

heill ok sæll

Lauren

 #nordic

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Hello Lauren!

I would love to sign you up and give you the Nordic Project badge, but you have to upgrade to be a member, and you have to sign the Honor Code first.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Honor_Code

Please come back here after you do those things, and I will add the Nordic Project badge to your profile. We can talk about the different teams available to join. You can check them out now.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Nordic_Project_-_Country_Sub-Projects

Thank you!

Missy 

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Hello Missy! Thank you for your help! I'm very excited to be a part of this wonderful group.  I believe I have upgraded correctly and signed the honor code!  If so may I be added to Sweden Project?  Much appreciation!

Lauren

#nordic #sweden

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Hello Lauren,

Wonderful! I added the Nordic Project badge to your profile, and I sent you an introductory letter. Please respond to that email.

Thank you!

Missy 

Answer 16

I would like to work on the Denmark sub-group at this time. Since 1/4 of my ancestors (at least) came from Denmark, I have done research in the Danish records for over 30 years. I look forward to having time this summer to do more on Wiki-Tree.

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Hello Diana, you are a member already. Thank you!

Answer 17

Hej! While I am American, I do have a Swedish surname, and can trace my father's family back to southern Sweden, specifically the Malmö and Gothenburg areas. Further, my mother's side of the family is showing Sweden and Denmark (and sometimes Iceland and Norway, depending on the update!), so that's just curiosity.

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Hello Annie,

Thank you for answering the post. Are you interested in joining the Nordic Project? Or would you like help with your research?

Thank you!

Answer 18

I'm currently living in Espoo, Finland but originally from Åland Islands that are a part of Finland. My ancestors has been living out in the archipelago for 100 of eyars with ties to both mainland Finland but also west wards to Åland main island and possibile over to mainland Sweden. In late 19 century and early 20 century some ancestors moved over to Americas, some come back and some stayed.

I'm a 100% ammateure in this but will do my best to help out as much as I can starting with my own entires.

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Hello Peter,

Thank you for your interest in the Nordic Project! The Nordic Project badge has been added to your profile and a private message will be sent to you. Welcome!

Missy 

Answer 19

Hi I am wanting to join the Nordic project and continue to add to my Danish family ancestors.  I am fairly new at Danish research and love learning more and more about it.

Thank you, Carol-Lynn

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Hello Carol-Lynn,

Thank you for your interest in the Nordic Project! The Nordic Project badge has been added to your profile and a private message will be sent to you. Welcome!

Missy 

Answer 20

Hi, I would like to join the Nordic project.  

Imagine my surprise when all my life I was told I was Irish, English, Scottish, German and when I did my DNA to trace my biological family, Norwegian pops up!! Thanks to my biological grandmother!

Most of my relations are from Oppland and Hedmark, I have some traced back through the early to late 1700s.  I also have some DNA matches from Sweden as well that I haven't been able to tie in yet.  Hopefully I'll connect up to something here.

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Hello Nicole,

Thank you for your interest in the Nordic Project! The Nordic Project badge will be added to your profile and a private message will be sent to you. Welcome!

Missy 

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Thanks Missy!