Re: Need Help Translating Birth Record - August Johansson, 25 Jul 1853, Pemar
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Re: Need Help Translating Birth Record - August Johansson, 25 Jul 1853, Pemar
christel sandell-andersson 11/30/11
Great, thank you.I kind of thought that was the case.
Another question, August Johansson eventually moved to Jomala on Aland Island.At some point in his life I think Sweden gave up control of the Aland islands and Finland took control, sort of, I know they are technically part of Finland but are somewhat autonomous.Anyway, his last name was changed to Aarne or Ahreberg, the family now uses Aarne or in some cases Arne.
What would the Sweden/Finland deal have to do with last name changes as the story goes in the family.Or perhaps is there a different reason for this and what records could I look at to find information?
Thanks.