Tag: Kristianstad

  • Chasing my Swedish Roots – Part II – Breaking Through the Brick Wall

    Chasing my Swedish Roots – Part II – Breaking Through the Brick Wall

    Hello again, fellow ancestry detectives! Remember back in February when I shared my quest to uncover my Swedish roots? Well, grab a cup of coffee (or perhaps some Swedish glögg if you’re feeling festive) because I’ve got some exciting updates to share! Welcome to Week 11 of #52Ancestors! As you…

  • Migration Stories: The Svensson-Sten Family’s Journey from Kristianstad, Sweden to America

    Migration Stories: The Svensson-Sten Family’s Journey from Kristianstad, Sweden to America

    A #52Ancestors project exploration of chain migration through one Swedish family’s experience When three siblings from Kristianstad län, Sweden set sail for America in the 1920s, they became part of the final wave of the Great Swedish Migration. Their journeys—separated by years but connected by family ties—perfectly illustrate the concept…