Norwegian Genealogy and then some

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Norway

October 18, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 934 Views 0 Comments

Norway is a land of soaring fjords, shimmering glaciers, and charming coastal towns — a destination that feels both ancient

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By train along the fjord coast of Norway | DW Documentary

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Northern Norway in June: Fjords and mountains bathed in the light of the midnight sun. The Norwegian Nordland Railway runs

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Best genealogy software in 2025 — a practical comparison

October 14, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 30684 Views 6 Comments

Building a family tree is part detective work, part storytelling — and the software or service we choose affects how

History

The 200th Anniversary of Norwegian Emigration to America

October 12, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2180 Views 1 Comment

In 2025, Norway and the Norwegian-American community commemorate two centuries since the first organized group of Norwegian emigrants departed for

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I will be trying out AI creation

October 9, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 900 Views 7 Comments

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing articles can be justified on several practical, ethical, and creative grounds.

Getting started / Your first steps

Starting Up with Genealogy: Tracing the Threads of Family History

October 8, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 862 Views 0 Comments

Genealogy, the study and tracing of family lineages, has become an increasingly popular pursuit. The appeal is easy to understand:

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Finding living relatives in Norway

May 24, 2024 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3151 Views 0 Comments

Some of you may have read my article How to find living persons in Norway I realize this article needs

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Let’s do it right the first time

February 27, 2024 Martin Roe Eidhammer 5686 Views 3 Comments

A brief look at the recording of sources.

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Case study: Grades on confirmation lists

November 30, 2023 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2374 Views 0 Comments

Here is a quick look at some details from a confirmation list.

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The 1891 census “Personseddel” form

November 20, 2023 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3279 Views 4 Comments

This is a translation to the “Personseddel” 1891 census form.

Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Obsidian for Genealogists: The Note-Taking App That Might Change How You Research

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King Harald V — The King Who Was There for Us

The Norwegian Church Book Forms 1812–1930: A Genealogist’s Guide

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Bygdebøker Available Online (Outside the National Library)

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The 1891 census “Personseddel” form

Update to the Norwegian 1801 census

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Norway

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