Sweden, Stockholm City, Prison Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in This Collection?
The collection consists of records from Stockholm City prison (Centralfängelset Långholmen and Stockholms läns- och straffängelse) for the years 1844 to 1942.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Swedish. For help reading these records see the following:


 * Sweden: Language and Languages
 * Swedish Genealogical Word List

Collection Content
The records usually contain the following:


 * Name of inmate
 * Birth date
 * Residence
 * Physical description
 * Reason for incarceration
 * Date of entrance
 * Date or release
 * Conditions of release

How Do I Search the Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Name
 * Identifying information such as age or birth date

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select Archive
 * 2) Select Series and Title
 * 3) Select Volume and Year 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.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

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

What If I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.

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.