History
The area had a large immigration from Finland in the 17th and 18th century in the western part of the municipality known as Orsa Finnmark (in Dalarna). Still there are many names which trace this Finnish influence.
The population was boosted when the mainline railway was constructed here in the late 19th century.
Read more about this topic: Ljusdal Municipality
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