Be Part of the Icelandic Roots Community
Support the work. Connect with your people. Explore your story.
Samkoma Community
Preserving Icelandic Heritage Together
Samkoma is for anyone who wants to participate, learn, and stay connected with Icelandic history, culture, and community—whether or not you have Icelandic ancestors.
*Genealogy database is included in the Supporter level.
What’s included with the Samkoma Community?
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Exclusive educational classes and special programs
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Frequent seminars and workshops on Icelandic history, culture, and genealogy
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Samtal Hour—relaxed virtual conversation hour with others in the community (every other Monday)
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Book Club, featuring author readings and live discussions
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Private Facebook Group
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Exclusive YouTube video content
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Community newsletter (every other Sunday) with updates, links, and special opportunities
Annual Support: $52 USD
All Access Genealogy Resources + Community Membership
Three Month or 1-Year
All-Access to Our Genealogy Resources + Bonus Samkoma Membership
Icelandic Roots is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit community dedicated to preserving and sharing Icelandic heritage.
When you become a Supporter, you help make this work possible — and gain full access to the tools, programs, and connections that bring your family story to life.
As part of your support, you'll have access to the Icelandic Roots Database, our volunteer expert team, and our extensive resources, and participation in the Samkoma Community where people come together to learn, share, and connect.
What's Inside the Database?
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Daily updates and newly added records
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Guidance from trained, dedicated volunteer genealogists
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In-depth family timelines — far beyond names and dates
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Emigration records, including ports, ships, and passenger lists
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Photos, videos, letters, documents, and original media
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Interactive Saga Map connecting places, people, and sagas (English & Icelandic)
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Cemeteries, obituaries, biographies, and community histories
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Accurate place names and GPS coordinates on interactive maps
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Personalized features, including My Page and My Cousins
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A powerful relationship calculator showing how you are connected to ancestors and cousins
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Records on clergy, midwives, military service, politics, and notable individuals
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Women’s and children’s stories, Fjallkona, the longest-lived individuals, and more
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“Also Known As” (AKA) name tracking for immigrants who changed names
This level is for those who want to research deeply, connect widely, and understand their family story in full context - while also supporting the ongoing work of Icelandic Roots.
Your support helps sustain our volunteer efforts, expand the database, and fund heritage grants, scholarships, and educational programs.
Annual Supporter: $150 USD
Includes 1-Year All-Access Pass to the Database + Bonus Samkoma Membership (Value $52 USD for one year)
3-Month Supporter: $45 USD
Includes 1-Year All-Access Pass to the Database + Bonus Samkoma Membership (Value $13 USD for three months)