When the In-Migration Page Is Really an Out-Migration Page
If you work much with Norwegian church records, you eventually learn that the page headings do not always tell the
Norwegian genealogy guidance for English-speaking descendants—sources, methods, and real case work.

Join 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”
Read MoreFriday Finds is back with a collection of links that are mostly, but not always, related to Norway or genealogy.
Read MoreThis is a curated list of Norwegian bygdebøker (local history and genealogy books) that are freely available online outside the
Read MoreIn this article, we’ll explore various sources for genealogy research, including online databases, archives, and community resources.
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