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Offline Vindolanda

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How to find ancestors despite the patronymic system?
« on: Saturday 26 November 16 13:33 GMT (UK) »
I'm finding it near-impossible to trace anything given the patronymic system the Swedes had before 1901. Any tips?

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Re: How to find ancestors despite the patronymic system?
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 27 November 16 11:20 GMT (UK) »
Hi
Can you give any examples of the names you are having problems with.

Ian