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Internal Migration in Norway
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What DNA Research Can Tell Us About Internal Migration in Norway

April 7, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments

When genealogists think about migration, we often think first of emigration. The journey to America is dramatic, visible, and often

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When the In-Migration Page Is Really an Out-Migration Page
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When the In-Migration Page Is Really an Out-Migration Page

March 31, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments
Norwegian Easter: Murder, Chocolate, and a Bit of Fresh Air 🐣
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Norwegian Easter: Murder, Chocolate, and a Bit of Fresh Air 🐣

March 29, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments
Following My Ancestor Back to Norway
Genealogy (general)Life in general......

Following My Ancestor Back to Norway

March 28, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1 Comment
Internal Migration in Norway in the 1700s–1800s: From Valleys to Frontiers
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Internal Migration in Norway in the 1700s–1800s: From Valleys to Frontiers

March 23, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments

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#52 ancestors: Taxes
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#52 ancestors: Taxes

April 29, 2018 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments
Bygdebøker in American libraries
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Bygdebøker in American libraries

December 11, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments
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Bygdebøker available online

January 31, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 15 Comments
Prosti – Deaneries in Norway
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Prosti – Deaneries in Norway

October 1, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 0 Comments
Books

Books on Monday: Research like a pro

May 6, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2039 Views 1 Comment

Here is a book that looks interesting for us genealogists

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Norwegian Genealogy

Look, he talks!

May 4, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2110 Views 10 Comments

Here is a little introduction to a new part of  Norwegian Genealogy and then some blog

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Friday finds

Friday finds: Week 18 – 2019

May 3, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1740 Views 0 Comments

Here are some websites I have visited this week

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Quick tips: Search with related person

May 2, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3014 Views 0 Comments

Refine your searches by using the “Related person” feature in the Digital Archives

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Places to visit

The breathtaking Norwegian fjords

May 1, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1702 Views 0 Comments

Explore Fjord Norway and you will discover a land of breathtaking scenery, majestic mountains, dramatic waterfalls and the freshest air

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Lonely Planet Norway – Travel Guide

April 29, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2104 Views 0 Comments

Many of you are now in the process of planning your trip to Norway

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Introduction to Norwegian probate records

April 27, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 7130 Views 2 Comments

Probate records can be a treasure trove of information. Here is the first of two articles about this source.

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Life in general......

Norwegian Genealogy

April 19, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2507 Views 0 Comments

Sharing Norwegian Genealogy, history and culture

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Friday finds: Week 16 – 2019

April 19, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2312 Views 0 Comments

here are some websites I have visited this week

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Life in general......

A hint of spring

April 7, 2019 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3989 Views 13 Comments

This weekend I let the genealogy be and went out to pursue one of my other hobbies

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    • Historical photos (11)
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