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)”
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.
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”
Do you want to see where your Norwegian ancestors worshipped?
Haslum church in February 2022. Photo Liv B. Christensen The Church of Norway is an Evangelical-Lutheran church with 3.7 million members. All around Norway there are about 1600…… Read more “Do you want to see where your Norwegian ancestors worshipped?”
A Norwegian in Boston, England
Marriage announcement from the Lincoln, Rutlandand Stamford Mercury, dated 21 Dec 1888. (British Newspaper Archive) By Margaret H. Strand When I was responsible for the genealogy group in…… Read more “A Norwegian in Boston, England”
READ OUR BOOK – EXPLORING NORWEGIAN GENEALOGY
Norwegian ancestors? Find them yourself with the help of our new book! An introduction to researching your Norwegian ancestry via online databases. About the authors Liv Birgit…… Read more “READ OUR BOOK – EXPLORING NORWEGIAN GENEALOGY”
Woodcarver Hans Larsen Karlstad (1748-1832)
Pulpit carved by Hans Larsen Karlstad, painted by Peder Aadnes in Hov church in Land, on the occasion of the church’s opening in 1782. I have had…… Read more “Woodcarver Hans Larsen Karlstad (1748-1832)”
Ten most useful websites for Norwegian genealogy research in ten minutes.
Brudefølge fra Søndmør. Made by Egersunds Fayancefabrik between 1867 og 1876. For those with English as their main language, I would suggest that you start your genealogy…… Read more “Ten most useful websites for Norwegian genealogy research in ten minutes.”
Coming (soon): A book about Norwegian family history research
Margaret Helen Strand and Liv Birgit Christensen have used the period of the Covid lockdown to write a How-to-book about Norwegian family history research for an English-speaking…… Read more “Coming (soon): A book about Norwegian family history research”
Digital entertainment?
Oslo Ladegård situated in Oslo gate 13. Built in 1725 on the ruins of the old bishops’ residence. A lot of background information can be found on…… Read more “Digital entertainment?”
Genealogical research in Norway 
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