Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Norwegian genealogy guidance for English-speaking descendants—sources, methods, and real case work.

Norwegian Genealogy and then some
The Three Kings’ Candle: A Norwegian Christmas Closure
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The Three Kings’ Candle: A Norwegian Christmas Closure

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In Norway, as the Christmas season draws to a gentle close, a humble yet meaningful ritual remains: the lighting of

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Turning Research Into Stories
52 ancestors in 52 weeks

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Turning Research Into Stories

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A Year on Facebook: Turning Posts into Family History
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A Year on Facebook: Turning Posts into Family History

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Christmas Gifts from the Archives: Year-End Research Projects
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Christmas Gifts from the Archives: Year-End Research Projects

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Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture Documentary
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Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture Documentary

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Find Norwegian place names
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Find Norwegian place names

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Witnesses as clues to relationship
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Witnesses as clues to relationship

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Bygdebøker available online
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Bygdebøker available online

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The census 1920 is available!
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The census 1920 is available!

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Soothing Saturday: Two New Leaves on the Family Tree

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Last November, my family tree sprouted two beautiful new leaves — twin grandchildren, Safina Cora and Cayde Roe. Becoming “Grandpa”

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Bygdebøker Available Online (Outside the National Library)

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This is a curated list of Norwegian bygdebøker (local history and genealogy books) that are freely available online outside the

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