Sweden Birth Records Index

Sweden's birth records are invaluable resources for genealogists tracing their Swedish ancestry. These records, meticulously kept by the Swedish Church since the 17th century, provide crucial information such as the child's name, birth date, parents' names, and place of birth.

What sets Swedish birth records apart is their exceptional level of detail and preservation, often including additional information like the mother's age, father's occupation, and even grandparents' names.

Researchers can access these records through various online databases, including the National Archives of Sweden and commercial platforms like MyHeritage.

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Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920 26,179,599 records available Sweden, Births 3,698,599 records available See the entire collection catalog of birth records in Sweden

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