Young Sweden
Skåne was Danish up until 1678 when the Swedes in one of many battles took Skåne. Skåne, physically part of Sweden had been Danish since xxxx. In the aftermath of the final conquering of Skåne Danes who did not want to obey the Swedish King were forced to leave, chased to Denmark or if still remaining but not wanting to obey the King killed, decapitated and strung up to make a point.
Skåne - young Sweden
History
If your ancestors came from Skåne they could be of Danish or Swedish origin.
History
Kärnan in Helsingborg is more than 900 years old, part of the old fort. Have a look for yourself.
History
There are still remnants of Denmark in Skåne. Look closely at the church when you visit.
If you would like to know a little bit of what the emigrants and soon to be imigrants went through I recommend reading Wilhelm Moberg's four books about Karl-Oskar and Kristina.
