Ancestry/Genealogy

I am using family members and Swedish records of both census and immigration to pin this down. I did notice one church record that showed the 2nd husband moving from one location to the one where this couple was married and also he did not use a patronym so a deeper dive is due.

I am wondering when they Americanized the last name if they also made first name changes. I believe my husband's grandfather was originally named Gustav David and changed it to David Gustav but I am not sure yet.

That's so cool that you were able to confirm all the way back to 1730!

My husband doesn't know much about his family but fortunately my SIL knows a bit more. Neither of them knew about last names and I'm not sure they would be thrilled to learn their ancestors used a different name than the one they are currently using. I find it fascinating as I do with all family research.

I am considering getting a one month subscription to Sweden's ArkivDigital after I have exhausted Ancestry etc.

Thanks again!