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<big>[[Portal:Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes.  
<big>[[Portal:Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population.Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes.  


Census records can provide information about:  
We usually use the term Census to include "skattemantall" which are records taken in connection with taxes; "manntall" which are records usually taken for military purposes and only includes males; and "folketellinger" which are records that include ''all ''persons of ''all'' ages.&nbsp;
 
Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes, and if including the three various Census records we can cover the time period from1500's-1900.
 
Census records can provide information about a person's:  


*Name  
*Name  
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*birthplace  
*birthplace  
*property  
*property  
*deaf, dumb, mute, etc
*physical health; deaf, dumb, mute, etc


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*Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They can provide information when all or portions of other records are missing. Generally, you will find more complete family information in more recent censuses, which can be particularly helpful in identifying birthplaces. Use the information with caution, however, since some information may be incorrect.
*Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They can provide information when all or portions of other records are missing. Generally, you will find more complete family information in more recent censuses, which can be particularly helpful in identifying birthplaces. Use the information with caution, however, since some information may be incorrect. Remember the census records are sceondary sources!


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In the latter 19th century, census records were taken every ten years. Census records from 1910 to the present are not available at the Family History Library.  
In the latter 19th century, census records were taken every ten years. Census records from 1910 to the present are not available at the Family History Library.  


The following types of information are in these censuses:  
'''1664 to 1666:&nbsp;''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical done by the local priest, and one civil done by the local bailiffs.&nbsp;These are called "Titus Bülcher" census'. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing.&nbsp; Finnmark&nbsp;county was not included. These census' are organized by farms.<br>The following information was given:  


'''1664 to 1666:&nbsp;''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical and one civil.&nbsp;These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. <br>
*names and ages of the head of household
*all male family members over age 12&nbsp;


Information given:
In 1666 the census also included the names of the younger boys.<br>


*names and ages of the head of household
Other census records from the 1600's were:
*all male family members over age 12&nbsp;


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"Koppskattemanntall" 1645/1646: a tax on persons, and "quægskatten" 1657/1658, which was a tax on cattle.


<br>'''1701'''<nowiki>:&nbsp; All male members of the family are listed by name and age. The census covers the rural areas only. The census is missing for some parts of the country.</nowiki>
<br>'''1701:&nbsp;&nbsp;'''This census was taken Sep&nbsp;1701, and included all males&nbsp;age 1 and older.&nbsp; Finnmark county most cities were not included.&nbsp; Large&nbsp;portions of Agder county&nbsp;and&nbsp;"Østlandet" (eastern part of Norway) are lost.&nbsp;


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'''Mid-1700s:&nbsp;''' During this time period, a clerical census called a register of souls (sjeleregister) was taken.  
'''Mid-1700s:&nbsp;''' During this time period, a clerical census called a register of souls (sjeleregister) was taken.  


It is more of a true census than the previous ones:
It is more of a true census than the previous ones:  


*&nbsp;listing all members of a family ''and''
*&nbsp;listing all members of a family ''and''  
*all persons living with the family.
*all persons living with the family.


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Much of this record has been lost, but it has been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire census is preserved. Some registers of souls can be found in the parish registers.&nbsp;  
Much of this record has been lost, but it has been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire census is preserved. Some registers of souls can be found in the parish registers.&nbsp;


<br>These censuses are also available on the Internet at:<br>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/]  
<br>These censuses are also available on the Internet at:<br>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/]  
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'''1801:&nbsp;'''  
'''1801:&nbsp;'''  


This census lists:
This census lists:  


*&nbsp;all family members
*&nbsp;all family members  
*all persons living with the family
*all persons living with the family  
*their relationships
*their relationships  
*ages
*ages  
*occupations
*occupations  
*names of farms
*names of farms  
*those living in the cities
*those living in the cities


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It is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is typed and indexed by given name and farm name. This census is also available on the Internet at:&nbsp;  
It is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is typed and indexed by given name and farm name. This census is also available on the Internet at:&nbsp;


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<br>'''1801 to 1865:&nbsp;''' Censuses were taken regularly between 1801 and 1865, but most of them were purely statistical. The census records that include more than statistical information have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. The type of information in these censuses varies a great deal. They are listed in the catalog under:  
'''1801 to 1865:&nbsp;''' Censuses were taken regularly between 1801 and 1865, but most of them were purely statistical. The census records that include more than statistical information have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. The type of information in these censuses varies a great deal. They are listed in the catalog under:  


NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR].  
NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR].  
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*Farm production&nbsp;
*Farm production&nbsp;


These censuses differ from one another in format but contain very similar information.  
These censuses differ from one another in format but contain very similar information.&nbsp;
 
1865: The records for Gol in hallingdal is missing.


These censuses are&nbsp;available on the Internet as well, but the 1875 Census is&nbsp;not yet complete for the whole country.  
These censuses are&nbsp;available on the Internet as well, but the 1875 Census is&nbsp;not yet complete for the whole country.  
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[http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no]  
[http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no]  


(This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the&nbsp;1900 census&nbsp;is complete for the whole country.&nbsp; The 1801 census for Holt and Dybvåg in Aust Agder county,
(This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the&nbsp;1900 census&nbsp;is complete for the whole country.&nbsp; The 1801 census for Holt and Dybvåg in Aust Agder county,  


and Maridalen in Akershus county are missing).  
and Maridalen in Akershus county are missing).  
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