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”
Tag: Norwegian
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”
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”
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.”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
Genealogical research in Norway 