The Norwegian Property Numbering System
Before we can use the Eiendom sources in Digitalarkivet confidently, we need to understand how Norwegian property is identified. To
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Before we can use the Eiendom sources in Digitalarkivet confidently, we need to understand how Norwegian property is identified. To
Read MoreThe Black Death is often described as a single, terrible event. In Norway, it was both an event and the
Read MoreIf you do Norwegian genealogy for any length of time, you’ll meet the same problem again and again: the place
Read MoreWhen you research Norwegian ancestors, “where” can change depending on the year. Norway’s local identity is stable, but the official
Read MoreIf you research Norwegian ancestors, Norwegian church books are where most solid proof begins—and where many good family stories become
Read MoreDigitalarkivet is wonderful… but also capable of making a sensible person stare at the screen as if it personally offended
Read MoreIf you do family history in Norway, Digitalarkivet for Norwegian genealogy is one of the best places to start. It’s
Read MoreHere is a list of libraries across North America that hold Norwegian bygdebøker, i.e., local farm and family history books,
Read MoreFor anyone doing Norwegian genealogy, one of the most important steps is understanding which sources actually exist for the area
Read MoreNorwegian emigration to North America unfolded parish by parish, not as a single national event but as a chain of
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