Erich Schwensfeger

[Ingrid Krumrey]

Hei,I\d like to know if there's any possibility to find out if it's true what is told in my family that one of my ancestors on my mother's side had come from Sweden to Germany in 1638 during the 30years war. My grandfather's name is Erich Schwensfeger, my mother is called Helga. Schwensfeger so I've been told comes from Svensson which indeed is a very common name in Sweden. I would be glad to get any information possible. Best wishes Ingrid Krumrey

[Christina Skagerborg]

Hi Ingrid,
 
Look at: www.familysearch.org  
 
Here you can find some Schwensfegers (also look up Schwentzfeger as it seems to be a variation of the name) but not as far back as 1638. They seem all to have lived in Preussen. I don't know what kind of sources are available but it will probably be a good idea to start looking for clues there if it's possible.
 
Familysearch is a second hand source, you need to check the facts.
 
Good luck!
 
Christina