A Genealogist's Guide to Scandinavian Names: A Reference for First Names from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden

Authors: Ellefson, Connie
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: REF015000, FAM038000, REF013000
ISBN: 9781440331121, Related ISBNs: 144033112X, 9781440331121
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 42,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Scandinavian names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of more than 1,000 Scandinavian names, including Danish names, Finnish names, Norwegian names and Swedish names.You’ll also find:

   • Naming patterns and traditions of Scandinavian countries
   • Scandinavian emigration patterns
   • A pronunciation guide
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