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- Title
The Farm Names of Dalarna.
- Authors
Thorsell, Elisabeth
- Abstract
The article presents genealogical research notes explaining the custom of farm names in the village communities of Dalarna, Sweden. Details are given explaining the use of descriptive terms before one's name to designate their location, social status or occupation. The rationale behind the naming system is given, citing the low diversity of proper names within the Swedish language due to customs of naming children after near relatives. Comments are given citing several diverse manifestations of the naming practice and advice is given for distinguishing its use in genealogy research.
- Subjects
DALARNA (Sweden); SWEDEN; PERSONAL names; FARMS; VILLAGES; GEOGRAPHIC names; GENEALOGY
- Publication
Swedish American Genealogist, 2005, Vol 25, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
0275-9314
- Publication type
Article