Sweden, Jönköping Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Jönköping, Sweden | |
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Record Description | |
Record Type | Church |
Collection years: | 1581-1935 |
Language: | Swedish |
Title in the Language: | Sverige, Jönköping Kyrkoböcker |
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Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
The collection consists of church records from the county of Jönköping. It contains the following types of records:
- Clerical surveys (Husförhörslängder)
- Registers of birth, marriage, and death (födda, vigda, döde)
- Move-in and move-out lists (in- och utflyttede)
- Confirmations (konfirmation)
- Church accounts (räkenskaper)
The records are handwritten in narrative style.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Swedish. For help reading these records see Swedish Genealogical Word List, Sweden Handwriting, and Latin in Swedish Genealogical Records.
To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Sweden, Jönköping Church Records, 1581-1935; index 1633-1860. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The church was the primary registrar of all vital events in Sweden. These records will contain births and baptisms, marriages, confirmations, movement in and out of the parish, and deaths and burials. The names of the principals of each event will generally be recorded, along with their residence and any other persons who may be associated with the event.
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
For additional details about these records and help using them see Sweden Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
The following parishes and number of records are included in the index as of 1 September 2016:
Place | Baptism | Marriage | Burial |
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Adelövs | 8,785 | 1,954 | 5,496 |
Almesåkra | 2,606 | 626 | 1,612 |
Alseda | 10,868 | 3,401 | 6,781 |
Anderstorps | 2,872 | 577 | 1,744 |
Angerdshestra | 1,807 | 87 | 1,174 |
Askeryds | 4,901 | 1,273 | 3,322 |
An inventory of all the images in this collection can be found at FamilySearch Digital Image Collection for Jönköping, Sweden
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person you are looking for
- The place where they lived
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page
- Select the Parish
- Select the Records
- Select the Volume and Year to view the images.
More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Sweden, Jönköping Church Records, 1581-1935; index 1633-1860. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing this Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
- Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Sweden.
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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
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