Sweden, Stockholm City, Tax Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in This Collection?
The collection consists of Stockholm city tax lists for the years 1835, 1845, 1868 and 1870.

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 generally contain the following:


 * Name of tax payer
 * Birth date of tax payer
 * Residence within the city
 * Tax year
 * Date tax collected

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


 * Name of the taxpayer
 * Identifying information such as birth date or residence

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select År
 * 2) Select Distrikt
 * 3) Select Del 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. For example use the place listed within the city to locate parish records and clerical surveys

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.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

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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