Finland, Old 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 general and judicial documents, lists of fines, bailiff's accounts, lists of soldiers and officers, taxes, property rentals, and other lists arranged by Castle Provinces (slottslän), usually with further subdivision by district (härad) and parish (sokn). The collection covers the years 1531 to 1634.

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.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection it is helpful to know:
 * Name of your ancestor
 * Identifying information such as residence

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby parishes and communities.

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

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