Hi Sue Welcome to the list. Can't really help with your SVENSON. Does sound Swedish ! Its worth noting though that there are SWENSONs listed on the IGI though going back to the 1600s. You don't quote a time scale for your Svenson, but I believe that sailors jumping ship and settling in port wasn't uncommon in the 1800s. If it's of any interest, there are 3 Svensons in the phone book for Sunderland. Regards Dave Allen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Irvine" <suzanne.irvine@btinternet.com> To: <NORTHERN-ENGLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 8:22 PM Subject: [NTH-ENG] Svenson in Sunderland > Hi, > I'm new to the list and I'm trying to trace the name SVENSON, in the Sunderland area. > I think there may be Swedish and Merchant Navy connections. > Can anyone help please? > Thankyou, > Sue Irvine --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.230 / Virus Database: 111 - Release Date: 25-Jan-01