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Exploring Norwegian genealogy with Liv Birgit Christensen

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    Norwegian Names – Naming Patterns in Norway

    To keep things simple this is the basic structure of naming traditions in Norway. The Norwegian name consists of three parts: Given name Patronym (The use of…… Read more “Norwegian Names – Naming Patterns in Norway”

    July 8, 2019April 14, 2020 by Liv Birgit Christensen

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    Liv Birgit Christensen is a professional genealogist with over 20 years experience researching in her homeland, Norway, and helping individuals and families find their Norwegian ancestors. She presents a variety of online and in-person presentations and workshops around the world on Norwegian family history research and history in English and Norwegian.

    For more information, see her About and contact her to hire her for professional genealogy research in Norway or to bring her to your family history group or society.

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    Norwegian emigration

    According to US censuses there are more than 4.5 million Norwegian Americans and they mostly live in the Upper Midwest.  That is close to the number of inhabitants in Norway, which is 5.3 million in 2018.

    Contact Liv Birgit Christensen for help on Norway Family History Research.

    Lefse for christmas

    Many Norwegian-American families have a tradition of eating lefse at Christmas. Lefse looks like a soft tortilla. It is made of mashed potatoes, mixed with fat and flour. It is usually spread with butter and sprinkled with sugar. It is an important part of the Norwegian heritage.

    THE Genealogy Show

    THE Genealogy Show
    June 7-8, 2019
    The National Exhibition Centre
    Birmingham, England

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