Norway was invaded by Germany on April 9th, 1940, in a surprise attack. The war lasted until May 8th, 1945. Being 85 and 80 years ago, it…… Read more “WW2 in Norway and Namsos”
Category: Norwegian Family History
Stories from the Norwegian genealogy research by Liv Birgit Christensen based upon her own family history research and studies, and stories uncovered through her client work and the work of others to help paint a picture of the history of Norway’s diverse residence and culture.
Emigranter i familien – de som reiste til USA eller Canada
Tre av min farfars søsken emigrerte til USA og Chicago-området. Ragnar i 1923, Gunvor i 1926 og Odd i 1929. Her er Odd og niesen Berit (datter…… Read more “Emigranter i familien – de som reiste til USA eller Canada”
I manns minne – memories
Aslaug and Halvor rented a staul at Hegtren, Tinn. This was a place for summer pasture. You can see them both in the picture. I think that…… Read more “I manns minne – memories”
The rich history of the Ringerike area of Buskerud
Norderhov church also called Ringeriksdomen. Ringerike is a large municipal district in the county of Buskerud. Knowing its history might help you understand what the people think…… Read more “The rich history of the Ringerike area of Buskerud”
The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms
The Kaldahl or Kaldal farm in Namdalseid, about 1942. The farm was also called Pedergården, after the owner Peder Edvardson Kaldal (1859-1951). Most of the Norwegian population…… Read more “The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms”
Errors we all have made!
Celebrating the marriage of Elling Olsen Uv, the young man on the left. His uncles Henrik the younger with mustache and cowboyhat, Henrik the older second to…… Read more “Errors we all have made!”
Relationships
IN NORWEGIAN AND ENGLISH Mother and daughter, Kristiania about 1905. Adoptivbarn: Adopted child Ane: Progenitor, ancestor, forebear Barn/børn: Child, children Bestefar: Grandfather Besteforeldre/besteforældre: Grandparents Bestemor: Grandmother Broderdatter: Niece (daughter…… Read more “Relationships”
Searching the Norwegian Historical Data Center (updated)
Have you tried to search the Norwegian Historical Data Center to find family from the past? It is easier to search here than on other websites, you…… Read more “Searching the Norwegian Historical Data Center (updated)”
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN NORWAY
JUL Christmas card showing a “Nisse” with his bowl of Christmas porridge. Artist: Julius Holck (1845-1911). Photo: The National Library of Norway. Norwegians celebrate Christmas on the…… Read more “CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN NORWAY”
Find your Norwegian family
Postcard from Norway 1907. When Christmas comes, we often think of what has been. Our parents and grandparents. How is our family in Norway doing? We might…… Read more “Find your Norwegian family”
Genealogical research in Norway 
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