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Exploring Norwegian genealogy with Liv Birgit Christensen

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    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.”

    July 22, 2022September 6, 2022 by Liv Birgit Christensen

    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?”

    April 11, 2022April 16, 2022 by Liv Birgit Christensen

    Old family photos portraying children

    Pictures of children are dear to us all and the old ones may be even more of a gift. What did mom or dad look like when…… Read more “Old family photos portraying children”

    February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by Liv Birgit Christensen

    Old artifacts: tine or laup

    A laup from Oppdal, Trøndelag. The item on the right is called tine or laup in Norwegian. According to Ola Grefstad, historian and conservator, the term in…… Read more “Old artifacts: tine or laup”

    January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 by Liv Birgit Christensen

    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 25 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.

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

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    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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