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The Lutheran church records are the primary source for genealogical research in Norway. Church records [kirkebøker] provide excellent information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Almost everyone who lived in Norway was recorded in a church record. | The Lutheran church records are the [[What_is_a_Primary_Source?|primary source]] for genealogical research in Norway. Church records [kirkebøker] provide excellent information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Almost everyone who lived in Norway was recorded in a church record. | ||
Records of births, marriages, and deaths are commonly called vital records because critical events in a person's life are recorded in them. Church records are vital records made by the pastor or his assistant. They are often referred to as parish registers or church books and include records of christenings, marriages, and burials. In addition, church records may include lists of members, confirmations, marriage banns, and accounts of people moving in and out of the parish. | Records of births, marriages, and deaths are commonly called vital records because critical events in a person's life are recorded in them. Church records are vital records made by the pastor or his assistant. They are often referred to as parish registers or church books and include records of christenings, marriages, and burials. In addition, church records may include lists of members, confirmations, marriage banns, and accounts of people moving in and out of the parish. | ||
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*smallpox vaccination date | *smallpox vaccination date | ||
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The spelling of a name was determined by the recorder, so many variations resulted. (There were no standarized spelling) For example, the given name Sivert might be spelled as Syver, Sjur, Siver, Sifuer, or Siffuer. | The spelling of a name was determined by the recorder, so many variations resulted. (There were no standarized spelling) For example, the given name Sivert might be spelled as Syver, Sjur, Siver, Sifuer, or Siffuer. | ||
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After 1814 a standardized form was generally used in recording the event. On this form was listed both the birth and christening date, both parents' names and place of residence, the child's legitimate or illegitimate status, and the names of godparents and witnesses. In larger cities, street addresses were also listed. | After 1814 a standardized form was generally used in recording the event. On this form was listed both the birth and christening date, both parents' names and place of residence, the child's legitimate or illegitimate status, and the names of godparents and witnesses. In larger cities, street addresses were also listed. | ||
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*date of probate if there had been a previous marriage | *date of probate if there had been a previous marriage | ||
After the 1830s, the records also include the names of their fathers and birthplaces. <br> | After the 1830s, the records also include the names of their fathers and birthplaces. <br> | ||
Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. | Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married. | ||
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*As you go back in time you might find the name of wives husbands. | *As you go back in time you might find the name of wives husbands. | ||
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Burial records may exist for individuals who were born before birth records and marriage records were kept. | Burial records may exist for individuals who were born before birth records and marriage records were kept. | ||
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Registreingssentral for historiske data<br>Ekspedisjon Universitetet i Tromsø<br>N-9037 Tromsø<br>Norway<br>Telephone: 47 77 64 41 81<br>Internet: [http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no] | Registreingssentral for historiske data<br>Ekspedisjon Universitetet i Tromsø<br>N-9037 Tromsø<br>Norway<br>Telephone: 47 77 64 41 81<br>Internet: [http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no] | ||
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See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs. | See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs. | ||
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*notes on behaviour and knowledge were given | *notes on behaviour and knowledge were given | ||
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After 1830's the parents names were also listed | After 1830's the parents names were also listed | ||
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Baptism, marriage, and burial records with entries from the last 80-year period are located at the local parish church. Occasionally, pastors delay sending their old church books to the archives, so some local parishes may have records that are older than 80 years. You may write in English to local parishes for information from this most recent time period. When writing, always include a self-addressed envelope with three international postage coupons. | Baptism, marriage, and burial records with entries from the last 80-year period are located at the local parish church. Occasionally, pastors delay sending their old church books to the archives, so some local parishes may have records that are older than 80 years. You may write in English to local parishes for information from this most recent time period. When writing, always include a self-addressed envelope with three international postage coupons. | ||
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[[Category:Norway]] [[Category:Lutherans]] | [[Category:Norway]] [[Category:Lutherans]] | ||