Finnish Resources
| Topic | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
FINNISH NAMING CONVENTIONS |
Origin of the Saari Surname | Good explanation of the way names were derived in Finland. They can be confusing to get used to, but once you understand how they work, it's pretty easy to trace ancestors. |
ORGANIZATIONS |
Swedish-Finn Historical Society | Organization devoted to preserving the Swedish-Finn culture in America. |
| Genealogical Society of Finland | Promotes genealogical and biographical research. HisKi database with tons of early birth, death, and marriage records. |
Links
- http://www.ddss.nu/ — dictionary with words to helps in searches at Swedish genealogy sites
- http://www.sunpoint.net/~tsundell/en/ostrobothnia.html — information about Ostrobothnia
- www.yle.fi — Finnish radio site in Sami as well as a show in Latin !
Updated January 17, 2006