Norwegian Administrative Units Through Time
When you research Norwegian ancestors, “where” can change depending on the year. Norway’s local identity is stable, but the official
Norwegian genealogy guidance for English-speaking descendants—sources, methods, and real case work.

In genealogy, family stories are heirlooms. We keep them with care. But sometimes, the archive whispers a different truth than
Read MoreOver the course of two days, we’ll make our way across one of the world’s most beautiful countries: Norway. We’ll
Read MoreAh, Saturday — that glorious day when my alarm clock gets ignored, my coffee tastes like peace, and I can
Read MoreJoin me for this week’s Friday Finds — a small discovery from the world of genealogy, history, and Norway’s past
Read MoreBehind the scenes of the new Viking Ship Museum
Read MoreWhen we explore Norwegian family histories, we are not simply tracing names and dates — we are unearthing stories deeply
Read MoreThis summer, Inger Lise and I took our “new” old campervan from Molde to Mandal. There were mountains, cows, laughter,
Read MoreJoin me for this week’s Friday Finds — a small discovery from the world of genealogy, history, and Norway’s past
Read MoreI often receive questions from readers about archival institutions in Norway. Here is an attempt to make a list as
Read MoreLast November, my family tree sprouted two beautiful new leaves — twin grandchildren, Safina Cora and Cayde Roe. Becoming “Grandpa”
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