Sweden, Military Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Sweden

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of records and indexes for the years 1537 to 1895 from the Military Archive (Krigsarkivet) in Stockholm.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are written in Swedish. For help reading them see:
 * Sweden Language and Languages
 * Swedish Genealogical Word List
 * Swedish Language

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

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of your ancestor
 * Identifying information such birth date and place

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
 * Try searching by surname only

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

Suécia, Registros Militares (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)