Vis kun eksakt s\u00f8k<\/strong> only when you\u2019re confident you have the exact form.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3) Know the most common Norwegian labels<\/h3>\n
Here are the fields you\u2019ll see most often:<\/p>\n
Names<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Fornavn<\/strong> = first name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Etternavn<\/strong> = surname<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Pikenavn<\/strong> = maiden name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
F\u00f8dt<\/strong> = born (Fra\/Til = from\/to; \u00c5r\/Mnd\/Dag = year\/month\/day)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
D\u00f8d<\/strong> = died<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Begravet<\/strong> = buried\/interred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Bisatt<\/strong> = ceremony\/placed before burial (used in some contexts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
F\u00f8dested<\/strong> = place of birth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
D\u00f8dssted<\/strong> = place of death<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther helpful filters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Kj\u00f8nn<\/strong> = gender (Mann\/Kvinne)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Bilde<\/strong> = photo (Ja\/Nei)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4) If you get no results, it may not be your fault<\/h3>\n
Slekt og Data lists several common reasons you won\u2019t find a person, including:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
The cemetery isn\u2019t registered yet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
The person was buried after the cemetery was registered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
The gravestone was removed (often because plots can be reused)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What to do when you find the right entry<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen you open an entry, you\u2019ll usually see the cemetery name and burial details, and often a photo if one has been uploaded. Some cemeteries also have extra material (like maps and overview photos), but coverage varies.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning a visit to Norway, write down:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Full name as shown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Birth\/death dates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Cemetery name (gravplass)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Municipality (kommune)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
That\u2019s usually enough to locate the grave on-site.<\/p>\n
<\/span>If you need help from the cemetery<\/span><\/h2>\nGravminner is independent of local church administration, but if you need to contact cemetery authorities, Slekt og Data suggests using the Church of Norway\u2019s site to find the right parish contact.<\/p>\n
<\/span>A note on respect, photos, and sharing<\/span><\/h2>\nA quick practical reminder: photos in Gravminner are contributed by individuals, and publishing them elsewhere (books, websites, etc.) generally requires permission from the photographer unless they\u2019ve explicitly allowed broader reuse.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\nWhy can\u2019t I find the person I\u2019m searching for?<\/h3>\n
They may not be registered yet, the burial may be newer than the cemetery registration, or the gravestone may have been removed.<\/p>\n
Do I have to be a member to search Gravminner?<\/h3>\n
No\u2014but to do a simple \u201cname only\u201d search, you generally need to be logged in as a member. Non-members often must choose county and municipality.<\/p>\n
Why do graves \u201cdisappear\u201d in Norway?<\/h3>\n
By law, a grave may be reused after at least 20 years since the last burial (unless local rules require longer).<\/p>\n
Is Gravminner the same as Find a Grave (USA)?<\/h3>\n
It serves a similar purpose (finding burial places and photos), but it\u2019s Norway-specific, uses Norwegian geographic units (fylke\/kommune\/gravplass), and has its own access rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Two Hundred Years of Journey and Identity The journey began on July 4, 1825, when 52 passengers set sail from Stavanger aboard the sloop Restauration, seeking religious\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "History"","block_context":{"text":"History","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/category\/history\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Restairationen-1-e1476913682662.jpg?fit=640%2C580&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Restairationen-1-e1476913682662.jpg?fit=640%2C580&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Restairationen-1-e1476913682662.jpg?fit=640%2C580&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7616,"url":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/norwegian-censuses-available-at-myheritage-and-ancestry-com\/","url_meta":{"origin":8314,"position":2},"title":"Norwegian censuses available at MyHeritage and Ancestry.com","author":"Martin Roe Eidhammer","date":"March 23, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"New Norwegian Census Records Added These censuses have been available for several years in the Norwegian Digitalarkivet, but are now also available at Ancestry.com and MyHeritage Ancestry.com 1891 Norway Census\u00a0(in Norwegian) 1900 Norway Census\u00a0(in Norwegian) 1910 Norway Census\u00a0(in Norwegian) Here is the link to MyHeritage's press release on the publishing\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Norwegian Sources"","block_context":{"text":"Norwegian Sources","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/category\/norwegian-genealogy\/norwegian-sources\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1891-census.jpg?fit=800%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1891-census.jpg?fit=800%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1891-census.jpg?fit=800%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1891-census.jpg?fit=800%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":10032,"url":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/christmas-in-norway-jul-i-norge-norwegian-christmas-traditions-food-and-culture-documentary-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":8314,"position":3},"title":"Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture Documentary","author":"Martin Roe Eidhammer","date":"December 23, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture Documentary Linked from YouTube channel Parminder Gill Visuals Christmas in Norway (Jul i Norge) is a documentary where we explore Norwegian Christmas traditions, Norwegian food and Norwegian culture. Set in Drammen and Oslo, we also examine daily life\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Life in general......"","block_context":{"text":"Life in general......","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/category\/life-in-general\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yt-10032-Christmas-In-Norway-Jul-i-Norge-Norwegian-Christmas-Traditions-Food-and-Culture-Documentary.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yt-10032-Christmas-In-Norway-Jul-i-Norge-Norwegian-Christmas-Traditions-Food-and-Culture-Documentary.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yt-10032-Christmas-In-Norway-Jul-i-Norge-Norwegian-Christmas-Traditions-Food-and-Culture-Documentary.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yt-10032-Christmas-In-Norway-Jul-i-Norge-Norwegian-Christmas-Traditions-Food-and-Culture-Documentary.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yt-10032-Christmas-In-Norway-Jul-i-Norge-Norwegian-Christmas-Traditions-Food-and-Culture-Documentary.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":5678,"url":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/a-brief-introduction-to-genealogy\/","url_meta":{"origin":8314,"position":4},"title":"A brief introduction to genealogy","author":"Martin Roe Eidhammer","date":"January 4, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Here is a brief introduction to Norwegian genealogy. A new year means new beginnings. Be it a New Year's resolution or simply the inspiration from the blank pages in our new day planner. This introduction to Norwegian genealogy is mainly aimed at those who have not yet, or just recently\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Getting started \/ Your first steps"","block_context":{"text":"Getting started \/ Your first steps","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/category\/starting-with-genealogy\/getting-started-your-first-steps\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Introduction-to-Norwegian-genealogy.jpg?fit=457%2C685&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4735,"url":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/books-on-monday-more-norwegian-history\/","url_meta":{"origin":8314,"position":5},"title":"Books on Monday: More Norwegian history","author":"Martin Roe Eidhammer","date":"June 19, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Here are some books on Norwegian history that might interest you The first book I have presented before, but as the second one is the sequel I present it again History of Norway by John A. 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