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Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | ||
These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and also online at [ | These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and also online at the Norway [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. Use the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Find Source] link on the home page to select the 1663-1666 Church male census under Censuses (male register) to list available records. | ||
Other census records from the 1600's were: | Other census records from the 1600's were: | ||
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=== Census Records, 1700's === | === Census Records, 1700's === | ||
'''1701:'''This census was taken September 1701, and includes all males age 1 and older. This census did not include Finnmark County or cities. Large portions of Agder county and the eastern part of Norway are lost. | '''1701:'''This census was taken September 1701, and includes all males age 1 and older. This census did not include Finnmark County or cities. Large portions of Agder county and the eastern part of Norway are lost. Use the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Find Source] link on the home page to select the 1701 Male census under Censuses (male register) to list available records. | ||
'''Mid-1700s:''' 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 listing all members of a family and all persons living with the family. | '''Mid-1700s:''' 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 listing all members of a family and all persons living with the family. | ||
Most of these records have been lost, but they have been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire 1758 census is preserved. Some "Register of Souls" can be found in the parish registers. | Most of these records have been lost, but they have been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire 1758 census is preserved. Some "Register of Souls" can be found in the parish registers. | ||
Records fitting into the census category | Records fitting into the census category: | ||
*'''Oslo '''Census for Vaterland in Christiania 1714 | *'''Oslo '''Census for Vaterland in Christiania 1714 | ||
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=== Census Records, 1800's === | === Census Records, 1800's === | ||
The 1801 census | The [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1801 1801 census] is available at the Norway [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] under More Searches. Run the default search to return all 878,978 records, or select a specific parish under Geography to list all individuals within that parish, or enter a First name, patronymic or surname in Last name or farm name in Residence to further limit the results (check the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/search-truncate help pages] for search tips). | ||
The census includes: | |||
*All family members | *All family members | ||
*All persons living with the family | *All persons living with the family | ||
*Their relationships | *Their relationships | ||
*Number of times married or widowed | |||
*Ages | *Ages | ||
*Occupations | *Occupations | ||
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*Those living in the cities | *Those living in the cities | ||
The '''1801''' Census is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. | The '''1801''' Census is also available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. | ||
Censuses were taken regularly in '''1815, 1825, 1835, 1845 and 1855''' and are available under More Searches on the home page of the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. The censuses are labeled as incomplete since they were purely statistical. | |||
The [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1865 1865 census] includes 1,688,306 individuals and is available under More Searches at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. The census includes the following additional details: | |||
*School districts within each parish | *School districts within each parish | ||
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They differ from one another in format but contain very similar information. | They differ from one another in format but contain very similar information. | ||
'''1865''' The 1865 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library | '''1865''' The 1865 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library. The records for Gol in Hallingdal, Oppland County is missing. | ||
This is a [ | This is a [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/abbreviations-census link to abbreviations] used in the 1865 census. | ||
'''1870''' The 1870 Census was taken December 31, 1870. It only covers the cities and seaports. There are many cites missing: Hølen in Vestby, Åsgårdsstrand, Hamar, Stathelle, Kragerø, Farsund, Sandnes, Stavanger, Vardø and Vadsø. | '''1870''' The 1870 Census was taken December 31, 1870. It only covers the cities and seaports. There are many cites missing: Hølen in Vestby, Åsgårdsstrand, Hamar, Stathelle, Kragerø, Farsund, Sandnes, Stavanger, Vardø and Vadsø. | ||
There are no indexes for this Census, so it can be very time consuming to search. | There are no indexes for this Census, so it can be very time consuming to search. | ||
'''1875''' The 1875 census was taken on 31 December 1875. This census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library | '''1875''' The [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1875 1875 census] is incomplete and includes 1,050,769 records at the Norway [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. The census was taken on 31 December 1875. This census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library and searchable databases are also found at the [http://www.rhd.uit.no/indexeng.html Norwegian Historical Data Center ]at the University of Tromsø, Norway. It is still in the process of being put online and is not yet completed for the whole country. | ||
A second indexing of the 1875 census is in progress at Family Search. The collection is called [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1529106 Norway Census, 1875]. You may find records there that are not yet completed at Digitalarkivet. | A second indexing of the 1875 census is in progress at Family Search. The collection is called [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1529106 Norway Census, 1875]. You may find records there that are not yet completed at Digitalarkivet. | ||
'''1885''' Like the 1870 Census this Census is also only for the cities and seaports, but it has an index, which is being put online! There were different forms used for the Lapps, Kveins, Finns, and persons of mixed nationalities. | '''1885''' Like the 1870 Census this Census is also only for the cities and seaports, but it has an index, which is being put online! There were different forms used for the Lapps, Kveins, Finns, and persons of mixed nationalities. This census like the others is available under More Searches at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. | ||
'''1891''' The 1891 census was taken for the entire county and should include seamen. The people in the cities were asked to fill out the census forms themselves, while census takers went door to door in the country. | '''1891''' The 1891 census was taken for the entire county and should include seamen. The people in the cities were asked to fill out the census forms themselves, while census takers went door to door in the country. | ||
Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available. A quick method is to type "1891 Census Norway" in the Keyword search box. | Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available. A quick method is to type "1891 Census Norway" in the Keyword search box. | ||
=== Census Records, 1900's === | === Census Records, 1900's === | ||
'''1900''' The 1900 census was taken 3 December, 1900. All inhabitants were registered as to where they were at that time. Unfortunately the 1900 census is not complete as lists | '''1900''' The [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1900 1900 census] includes 2,315,654 individuals and is available under More Searches at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives]. The census was taken 3 December, 1900. All inhabitants were registered as to where they were at that time. Unfortunately the 1900 census is not complete as some lists have been lost. | ||
*Bærum herred in Akershus (Vestre Bærum prestegjeld, 3219 persons) | *Bærum herred in Akershus (Vestre Bærum prestegjeld, 3219 persons) | ||
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*Also various lists of persons for the whole country. For example, 70 households in Bergen and about 50 in Trondheim are missing. | *Also various lists of persons for the whole country. For example, 70 households in Bergen and about 50 in Trondheim are missing. | ||
The 1900 census also included data of individuals on Norwegians ships in harbors throughout the world and at sea. The census was kept on different forms. It contains 25,865 persons on 2,628 ships. | The 1900 census also included data of individuals on Norwegians ships in harbors throughout the world and at sea. The census was kept on different forms. It contains 25,865 persons on 2,628 ships. | ||
The 1900 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library. The 1900 database is | The 1900 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library. The 1900 database is also at [http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx The Norwegian Historical Data Centre]. | ||
The Norwegian Historical Data Centre site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the 1900 census is complete for the whole country. | The Norwegian Historical Data Centre site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the 1900 census is complete for the whole country. | ||
A list of [ | A list of [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/abbreviations-census abbreviations] used in the 1900 census with their meaning is found at Digitalarkivet. | ||
After 1900, a census was taken every 10 years until 2000. The law restricts access for 100 years, so the latest census available is for 1910. | After 1900, a census was taken every 10 years until 2000. The law restricts access for 100 years, so the latest census available is for 1910. | ||
'''1910''' The 1910 census adds the full birth date. It has not been microfilmed and is not available at the Family History Library. However, it has been put online as a database at both [ | '''1910''' The 1910 census includes 2,475,248 individuals and adds the full birth date. It has not been microfilmed and is not available at the Family History Library. However, it has been put online as a database at both the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] and [http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx The Norwegian Historical Data Centre]. | ||
=== Census Indexes === | === Census Indexes === | ||