Time & Location
Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Virtual, via Zoom
About the Event
SWEDISH NAMING CUSTOMS, presented by Geoffrey Fröberg Morris
Have you been confused by a first or last name in Swedish records? Maybe you cannot find your ancestor because their given name was recorded differently? Or, maybe their last name changed completely? But why would a person change their last name?
The answers to these questions depend on the time-period, social standing, and the laws at the time.
Geoffrey Fröberg Morris AG® has been doing Swedish genealogical research for over 35 years. He has been employed for 25 years at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah as a Nordic research specialist. Among his work assignments, Geoff has helped thousands of people search for their Swedish ancestors, engaged in many archival visits in Sweden, authored hundreds of pages into the FamilySearch Wiki and routinely presents at conferences. He is the author of the book, A Practical Guide to Swedish…