Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Sweden

What is in This Collection?
This is an index to baptisms in Sweden for the years 1611 to 1920. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
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
Please note that owing to privacy laws not all records in the database may be searchable.

Coverage Table and Map
A map and table showing the number of records for each county is available at Sweden Baptisms.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The place where your ancestor's birth occurred
 * The approximate date of birth

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
 * 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?

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

FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Sweden Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Blekinge Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Gotland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Gävleborg Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Göteborg och Bohus Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Halland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Jämtland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Jönköping Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Kalmar Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Kopparberg Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Kristianstad Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Kronoberg Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Norrbotten Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Skaraborg Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Stockholm Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Södermanland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Uppsala Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Värmland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Västerbotten Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Västernorrland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Västmanland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Älvsborg Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Örebro Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden, Östergötland Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * Sweden Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

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.