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Iceland


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Goal 1: Learn about Iceland research and records.


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ALearn about Icelandic genealogy.



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  1. Beginning: Try these tips for beginning Icelandic research.

    FS—Wiki: Iceland, Tips for Beginners
    BYU: Finding Your Ancestors in Iceland—44:15 - 2021   


  2. Record Finder: Use the Iceland Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Iceland Record Finder

  3. History: Learn about the history of Icelandic genealogy in these articles.

    Share Your Ancestors - 2007

  4. Sites: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  5. Archives: Explore the Archives Portal Europe site. Click the Directories tab and select Iceland.
  6. Search for free online books on Iceland research on the FamilySearch site.

Exercises


BLearn about Icelandic genealogy terms and names for research.


  1. Terms: Learn about Icelandic genealogy terms in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Icelandic Genealogy Terms

  2. Get tips for terms, surnames, and place names on the Icelandic Roots site.
  3. Patronymics: Learn about Icelandic patronymics (the custom of naming children after their fathers) in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: Icelandic Personal Names
    FS—Wiki: European Patronymic Surnames—Scandinavian

  4. Surnames: Learn about surnames in Iceland.

    Surnames in Iceland

  5. Search the Geneanet site for Icelandic surnames.

Exercises