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There may also be some societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. The bygdelags (community societies) in the United States are made up of descendants of people who emigrated to North America from Norway. Presently there are 30 affiliated lag (societies). Every lag seeks to preserve and strengthen bonds with its home district or community of origin in Norway. You may find it helpful to join and support one of these societies. For information about these bygdelags go to: <br>http://www.fellesraad.com/<br> | There may also be some societies in the country your ancestor immigrated to, especially in the United States. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. The bygdelags (community societies) in the United States are made up of descendants of people who emigrated to North America from Norway. Presently there are 30 affiliated lag (societies). Every lag seeks to preserve and strengthen bonds with its home district or community of origin in Norway. You may find it helpful to join and support one of these societies. For information about these bygdelags go to: <br>http://www.fellesraad.com/<br> | ||
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'''The major Genealogical society in the United States that emphasizes Norwegian research is:''' | '''The major Genealogical society in the United States that emphasizes Norwegian research is:''' | ||
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The change from Vesterheim Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library (NAGC & NL) to Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC/NL) took place 1 January 2007. Prior to this date Vesterheim Genalogical Center and Naeseth Library was part of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. | The change from Vesterheim Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library (NAGC & NL) to Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC/NL) took place 1 January 2007. Prior to this date Vesterheim Genalogical Center and Naeseth Library was part of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. | ||
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