We at Family Roots Publishing are delighted to introduce our latest publication, Exploring Norwegian Genealogy! This comprehensive guide to genealogical research in Norway, penned by the expert duo of Liv Birgit Christensen and Margaret H. Strand, is now available. Both authors, hailing from Norway and Scotland respectively, boast extensive experience in genealogy and have invested over a year in crafting this resourceful guide. The book, containing 318 pages, comes in an 8.5×11 format and is packed to the brim with practical pointers for tracing your Norwegian lineage.
Within its pages, you’ll find an extensive array of subjects relating to Norwegian research: starting tips, an overview of farm books and wikis, fascinating facts about Norway, in-depth exploration of geography and history, map usage, translation assistance, understanding naming customs, vital records, censuses, the Digital Archives of Norway, and useful Norwegian websites. It also covers city and parish records adequately. Church Records are thoroughly examined, providing insights into various aspects like Births, Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, Burials, Confirmations, and so on.
The book is ready for purchase in softbound, hardbound, and PDF eBook format, and you can even opt for a value combo of PDF eBook and softbound book. Snag a copy on the Family Roots Publishing Company’s website, with a limited-time offer of 15% off on all formats till December 2023. You can also find it on Amazon.com (USA), as well as Biblio.com. For those situated outside the USA, choosing Standard shipping at Biblio.com can substantially cut down your shipping expenses. Begin your journey into your Norwegian heritage today!
Have a look at what Sharing Norwegian Genealogy offers to its readers:
PART 1 – INTRODUCTION
- About the authors
- Overview of the book
- Collaborative Genealogy
- Google and Social Media
- Farm books
PART 2 – ABOUT NORWAY
- Geography and History of Norway
- Demography
- Indigenous population & ethnic minorities
- Culture, Language and Naming Traditions
- Emigration from Norway
PART 3 – RESEARCH PREPARATION
- Finding Ancestor’s Origin Town
- FAN Method
- Norwegian Immigrants’ Names
- Helpful International and Migration Websites
- Domestic Source
PART 4 – CASE STUDIES
- Anna Rahn, Norwegian Emigrant to the US
- Ingvald Bratlie, Emigrant to New Zealand
PART 5 – CENSUSES
- Overview and Finding Census Records
- Census Data from 1801 to 1920
PART 6 – CHURCH RECORDS
- Brief History and Content of Parish Registers
- Finding and Using Parish Records
PART 7 – OTHER DIGITAL ARCHIVE RECORDS
- Guide to Genealogy Records
- Records of Ethnic Minorities
PART 8 – CITY RECORDS
- Major City Archives
- Municipal Censuses and other City Records
PART 9 – ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Digital Archive Supplements
- Libraries and Family history societies
PART 10 – ENRICHING YOUR RESEARCH
- Incorporate DNA
- Photos and Occupation Records
- Genealogy Literature and Help
APPENDIX 1 – LINKS
APPENDIX 2 – BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX