Immigration and Emigration

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Biographies of Scandinavian Immigrants in New York 1630-1676

Was your ancestor among the settlers of New York in the seventeenth century? Were they Scandinavians or Germans? Then the book Scandinavian Immigrants in New York, 1630-1676 might be of interest to your family history.

by Lene Dræby Kottal, Certified Genealogist®

Udvandring means Emigration - Danish Genealogy Words

What does the Danish word udvandring mean?

by Lene Dræby Kottal

Opholdsbog means Residence Book - Danish Genealogy Words

What does the Danish word opholdsbog mean?

by Lene Dræby Kottal

Going Abroad: When Did Your Danish Ancestor Emigrate?

An immigrant was also an emigrant, so remember to look for clues about your ancestor from Denmark in the Danish emigration archives.

by Lene Dræby Kottal