Norwegian concepts Norwegian Administrative Units Through Time February 12, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 240 Views 0 Comments When you research Norwegian ancestors, “where” can change depending on the year. Norway’s local identity is stable, but the officialShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources Norwegian church books: a practical, traditional guide for genealogists January 29, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 366 Views 0 Comments If you research Norwegian ancestors, Norwegian church books are where most solid proof begins—and where many good family stories becomeShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Digitalarkivet and other Archives Digitalarkivet Search Guide: Which Search Should You Use? January 20, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 714 Views 0 Comments Digitalarkivet is wonderful… but also capable of making a sensible person stare at the screen as if it personally offendedShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian SourcesFor beginners Introduction to the Digitalarkivet January 15, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1170 Views 3 Comments If you do family history in Norway, Digitalarkivet for Norwegian genealogy is one of the best places to start. It’sShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian SourcesGenealogy (general) Bygdebøker in American libraries December 11, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 620 Views 0 Comments Here is a list of libraries across North America that hold Norwegian bygdebøker, i.e., local farm and family history books,Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Digitalarkivet and other Archives How to Use the “Find Source” Feature in Digitalarkivet November 27, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 758 Views 0 Comments For anyone doing Norwegian genealogy, one of the most important steps is understanding which sources actually exist for the areaShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian SourcesNorwegian Genealogy Understanding Norwegian Emigration November 20, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 957 Views 0 Comments Norwegian emigration to North America unfolded parish by parish, not as a single national event but as a chain ofShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources The “Knight at Overå”: When Family Lore Meets the Archive November 13, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 358 Views 0 Comments In genealogy, family stories are heirlooms. We keep them with care. But sometimes, the archive whispers a different truth thanShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources Archival institutions in Norway October 28, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 999 Views 3 Comments I often receive questions from readers about archival institutions in Norway. Here is an attempt to make a list asShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources Bygdebøker Available Online (Outside the National Library) October 21, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2141 Views 4 Comments This is a curated list of Norwegian bygdebøker (local history and genealogy books) that are freely available online outside theShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
