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Julia Roberts Learns of Swedish Ancestors' Humble Beginnings

Julia Roberts learns about the harsh living conditions of her Swedish Ancestors.

Aired 01/03/2023 | Rating TV-PG

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

Julia Roberts Learns of Swedish Ancestors' Humble Beginnings

Clip: Season 9 Episode 1 | 5m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Julia Roberts learns about the harsh living conditions of her Swedish Ancestors.

Julia Roberts learns that her ancestors who immigrated to America were Statares -- contract farm workers who, because of their harsh living conditions, were generally viewed as being on the lowest rungs of Swedish society.

Aired 01/03/2023 | Rating TV-PG

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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