Remembering the Life of an Icelandic Pioneer Pastor
We often hear the saying, “The Icelandic immigrants were poor. They had to leave Iceland because of ...
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- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Day of the Icelanders
This weekend, North American Icelanders celebrate 'The Day of the Icelanders.' Come join us ONLINE for fun and educational offerings.
- Jul 3, 2020
- 4 min
A Deep Dive into Fire Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Written by Natalie Guttormsson Natalie is a Western-Icelander from Canada who currently lives in Reykjavík. She is passionate about...
- Jun 7, 2020
- 3 min
Festival of the Sea – Sjómannadagurinn
Written by Elin de Ruyter ‘Oh, my Lord and my God, when I now fare forth out to the fish grounds and feel my impotence and the weakness...
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
Communicate, Connect, & Collaborate
Over the years, the IR team has developed great relationships with people in Canada, Iceland, the USA, and all across the world.
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Fighting for the Icelandic Language
Written by Elin de Ruyter Icelandic is a unique language with about 350,000 people worldwide being able to speak it. It is believed to be...
- Apr 4, 2020
- 7 min
"Happiness is better than money - betra er yndi en auður"
By Elin de Ruyter, IR Genealogist María Rögnvaldsdóttir is my new hero. As a mother of four young children and proud aunty of three sets...
- Aug 13, 2019
- 4 min
Legacy: A Tribute to Russ Lanoway
One of our best and brightest genealogists has passed away.
- Jul 25, 2019
- 4 min
The Deuce of August and Islendingadagurinn
Icelandic Roots will be at the upcoming Icelandic celebrations and are offering many FREE opportunities.
- Jul 18, 2019
- 2 min
Live Your Dash - Obituaries
Are you living Your Dash?
- May 5, 2019
- 3 min
Genealogical Detective Work
Recently, we’ve been sharing stories about people who discovered their Icelandic roots – or connected to them more deeply – later in...
- Apr 28, 2019
- 4 min
Twenty Minutes that Changed Everything
This is the third post in a series about people who have discovered their Icelandic roots – or connected to them more deeply – later in...
- Apr 21, 2019
- 3 min
Social Media Helps Solve a Genealogy Mystery
This is the second post in a series about people who have discovered their Icelandic roots – or connected to them more deeply – later in...
- Apr 15, 2019
- 3 min
Digging Up Icelandic Roots: Solving Genealogy Mysteries, One Volunteer at a Time
By Julie Summers, Reykjavik, Iceland Many North Americans of Icelandic descent have fond memories of family traditions passed down from...
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Copeland – Our Own Titanic Saga
There’s always another great story to be discovered in the Icelandic Roots database! The iron screw steamer ship Copeland, built in...
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Guðmundur the Good
Bishop Guðmundur Góði (the good) Arason is IR # I138506. He was born an illegitimate child in 1161 at Grjótá in the Hörgárdalur Valley. ...
- Feb 7, 2019
- 2 min
Egill Skallagrímsson
Egill Skallagrímsson is considered the greatest Icelandic poet from the settlement period in Iceland. He was a chieftain and heathen...
- Jan 24, 2019
- 4 min
Icelanders in Minneota and Unknown Photos
Sveinn Magnússon was a talented photographer in Minneota, which is a large Icelandic settlement in southwest Minnesota. His photography...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 2 min
Working Together is the Secret
Hálfdan Helgason and Sunna Furstenau working together on Icelandic Genealogy.
- Aug 12, 2018
- 2 min
Day of the Icelanders
Hope you are having a wonderful summer! It has been such a fun-filled and busy summer here at Icelandic Roots. The IR Team continues to...
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