Finland, New Collection of Accounts - FamilySearch Historical Records

Finland

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
If you have ancestors living in Finland during this time period these records will give you information about their economic status and possibly interactions with their neighbors.

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of accounts created by the local bailiff containing documents, transactions, administrations, military and ecclesiastical records, provincial accounts, mostly land records and retractions, verification books, mill and livestock tax lists, and taxation lists. The records cover the years 1635 to 1809.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Swedish. For help with reading the records, please see Sweden: Language and Languages and Swedish Genealogical Word List.

Collection Content
Content of the records varies. You may find any of the following:
 * Name or names of primary individuals
 * Date and nature of the court case
 * Names of family members or witnesses
 * Residences
 * Description of property
 * Payments of taxes and fines
 * Birth, death or marriage details

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection it is helpful to know:
 * Name of your ancestor
 * The parish or village where they lived

View the Images
View the images in this the collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the "Description" to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
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.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Compare the information you have found with what you already know.
 * Examine all records in this collection for the parish where your ancestor lived
 * Evaluate the information you have found to see if there are other records you should consider examining

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Examine all records in this collection for the parish where your ancestor lived
 * Remember names may not be spelled the same way in every record
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Finland.
 * Finland Guided Research
 * Finland Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.