Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Norwegian Sources

Norske Gaardnavne (Oluf Rygh): the old master key to Norwegian farm names

February 17, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 5128 Views 0 Comments

If you do Norwegian genealogy for any length of time, you’ll meet the same problem again and again: the place

Norwegian concepts

Norwegian Administrative Units Through Time

February 12, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1726 Views 0 Comments

When you research Norwegian ancestors, “where” can change depending on the year. Norway’s local identity is stable, but the official

Genealogy (general)

From Name Collector to Careful Researcher: Embracing the Genealogy Do-Over

February 9, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 632 Views 0 Comments

A “genealogy do-over” is precisely what it sounds like: deciding to start your family history research again from the beginning

Case studies

When Two Oles Share a Birthday

February 7, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 595 Views 0 Comments

Avoiding the wrong ancestor in your family tree can be harder than it looks, even when you feel you have

Case studies

Norwegians in the Boer War: A Small Nation in a Distant Conflict

February 3, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1416 Views 0 Comments

When we think about Norwegian emigrants, our minds usually go to the American prairie, not to the dusty battlefields of

Soothing Saturday

Soothing Saturday: When the Light Comes Back (And We All Pretend We’re Fine)

January 31, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 748 Views 1 Comment

If you live in Norway, winter teaches you a very specific kind of patience. Not the heroic, mountain-trek patience. More

Norwegian Sources

Norwegian church books: a practical, traditional guide for genealogists

January 29, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1336 Views 0 Comments

If you research Norwegian ancestors, Norwegian church books are where most solid proof begins—and where many good family stories become

Places to visit

7 Days on Norway’s Most BEAUTIFUL Fjordland Cruise & it’s UNREAL!!

January 27, 2026 Lise Christin Walla 702 Views 0 Comments

Dreaming of the Norwegian Fjordlands?! Watch this first!

Friday finds

Friday Finds — Week 4, 2026

January 23, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 837 Views 2 Comments

Here are five reads I’ve bookmarked this week, chosen to be both useful and thought-provoking.

Digitalarkivet and other Archives

Digitalarkivet Search Guide: Which Search Should You Use?

January 20, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1323 Views 0 Comments

Digitalarkivet is wonderful… but also capable of making a sensible person stare at the screen as if it personally offended

Norwegian Genealogy and then some

Beyond the Parish Registers: Discovering Your Ancestors in Norwegian Court Records

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Soothing Saturday: A Global Genealogy Empire, Headquartered in Skjevik

Norwegian Emigration to Australia: A Forgotten Chapter in Our Migration History

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Monday Moan: Why Does Every Website Need an Account?

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The Norwegian National archives

Norske Gaardnavne (Oluf Rygh): the old master key to Norwegian farm names

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Norwegian Administrative Units Through Time

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From Name Collector to Careful Researcher: Embracing the Genealogy Do-Over

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When Two Oles Share a Birthday

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Norwegians in the Boer War: A Small Nation in a Distant Conflict

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Soothing Saturday: When the Light Comes Back (And We All Pretend We’re Fine)

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7 Days on Norway’s Most BEAUTIFUL Fjordland Cruise & it’s UNREAL!!

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