How to Trace Your Roots in Finland
Uschanov, Elisabeth; Björklund, Krister; Korkiasaari, Jouni (2014)
Siirtolaisuusinstituutti
2014
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20201216100913
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20201216100913
Kuvaus
The Institute of Migration
Introduction
Overview of Finnish Migration to America
Start Your Search in North American Records
Family Papers
Official Records in North America
Vital Records
Census
The SSDI
Church Records
Other Documents
Documents Related to the Journey
Lists of Arrivals
St. Albans Border Crossings
Lists of Departures
The Passenger Lists of the Finland Steamship Company (F.Å.A)
The Passport Lists
Finnish Names
Emigrants Changing their Names
Records in Finland
Church Records
The Genealogy Method and available Church Records
Other Archival Sources
Literature
Research Guide Books
Finnish History and Migration
Addresses
Web Sites.
Introduction
Overview of Finnish Migration to America
Start Your Search in North American Records
Family Papers
Official Records in North America
Vital Records
Census
The SSDI
Church Records
Other Documents
Documents Related to the Journey
Lists of Arrivals
St. Albans Border Crossings
Lists of Departures
The Passenger Lists of the Finland Steamship Company (F.Å.A)
The Passport Lists
Finnish Names
Emigrants Changing their Names
Records in Finland
Church Records
The Genealogy Method and available Church Records
Other Archival Sources
Literature
Research Guide Books
Finnish History and Migration
Addresses
Web Sites.
Tiivistelmä
The popularity of tracing one’s roots seems to be constantly increasing. Many genealogists feel at some point in their research that they have reached a point where no more information can be dug into daylight and those who are tracing their overseas roots are more likely than other to run into what seems to be a brick wall.
Many start with great enthusiasm and high hopes, but the abundance of information on the internet easily leads astray and guidance is needed through the jungle of information. For those who plan to visit Finland to find their roots, good preparation is crucial. The better they prepare, the more they can find during their trip.
The purpose of this booklet is to help Finnish descendants to trace their roots. In the booklet the most important information sources in Finland are described and what the genealogist can except to find. Many of the sources can be utilized at home, through the Internet, by mail or telephone, but some of the basic information can only be researched on the spot. The reader should not expect a complete guide to genealogical sources in Finland, but the booklet gives an outline where to find the most important sources.
Many start with great enthusiasm and high hopes, but the abundance of information on the internet easily leads astray and guidance is needed through the jungle of information. For those who plan to visit Finland to find their roots, good preparation is crucial. The better they prepare, the more they can find during their trip.
The purpose of this booklet is to help Finnish descendants to trace their roots. In the booklet the most important information sources in Finland are described and what the genealogist can except to find. Many of the sources can be utilized at home, through the Internet, by mail or telephone, but some of the basic information can only be researched on the spot. The reader should not expect a complete guide to genealogical sources in Finland, but the booklet gives an outline where to find the most important sources.