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.

A brief look at the recording of sources.
Read MoreHere is a quick look at some details from a confirmation list.
Read MoreThis is a translation to the “Personseddel” 1891 census form.
Read MoreThe Norwegian Digital Archive has made an update to the 1801 census that is very handy for us genealogists.
Read MoreWhen searching for Norwegian ancestors many of us find farmers described as a leiglending. What did this mean?
Read MoreThe Norwegian National Archives has changed the rules for which information can be displayed from scanned church records in the
Read MoreThese steps may help you find the person who today lives at the farm your ancestor left.
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Read MoreBestselling author and humorist Garrison Keillor return to one of America’s most beloved mythical towns, beset by a contagion of
Read MoreI have now made a cheat sheet to help you search the Norwegian naval records.
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