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== Online Records == | |||
*[https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] | |||
*University in Tromsø, [https://rhd.uit.no/ Registreringssentral for historiske data (RHD)]: | |||
**[https://rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx Simple search] in the 1865, 1875, 1900 and 1910 censuses | |||
**[https://rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_avansert.aspx Advanced search] in the 1865, 1875, 1900 and 1910 censuses | |||
*'''1801''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3733603 Norway Census, 1801] at FamilySearch - [[Norway Census, 1801 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1865''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3756102 Norway Census, 1865] at FamilySearch - [[Norway Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1870''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/4135961 Norway Census, 1870] at FamilySearch - [[Norway Census, 1870 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1875''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1529106 Norway Census, 1875] at FamilySearch - [[Norway Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; incomplete | |||
*'''1875''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20236/norway-1875-sailors-seamen-census?s=275764761 Norway, 1875 Sailors and Seamen Census] at MyHeritage — index($) | |||
*'''1891''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/4067726 Norway, Census, 1891] at FamilySearch - [[Norway, Census, 1891 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1900''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3744863 Norway, Census, 1900] at FamilySearch - [[Norway, Census, 1900 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1901''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20837/norway-oslo-census-1901?s=275764761 Norway, Oslo Census, 1901] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
==Introduction== | |||
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 and census-like records are found from the 1500s-2000. After 1900, a national census was taken every 10 years until 2000. Access to national censuses is restricted by law for a period of 100 years after the date of enumeration. | 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 and census-like records are found from the 1500s-2000. After 1900, a national census was taken every 10 years until 2000. Access to national censuses is restricted by law for a period of 100 years after the date of enumeration. | ||
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Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They provide information when records (or portions of records) are missing. Generally, you will find more detailed family information in more recent censuses. The census records identify birthplaces beginning in 1865. Use the information with caution, however, since some information may be incorrect. Remember the census records are secondary sources! | Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They provide information when records (or portions of records) are missing. Generally, you will find more detailed family information in more recent censuses. The census records identify birthplaces beginning in 1865. Use the information with caution, however, since some information may be incorrect. Remember the census records are secondary sources! | ||
== Records Prior to 1600 == | == Records Prior to 1600 == | ||
=== Aslak Bolts jordebok === | === Aslak Bolts jordebok === | ||
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*The original manuscript has been microfilmed and scanned by the National Archives of Norway and is available on the Digital Archive at [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/36327 RA, Riksarkivets diplomsamling, F13/F13b/L0013: NRA dipl. München papir, nr. 4292 Aslak Bolts jordebok., 1430-1439] | *The original manuscript has been microfilmed and scanned by the National Archives of Norway and is available on the Digital Archive at [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/36327 RA, Riksarkivets diplomsamling, F13/F13b/L0013: NRA dipl. München papir, nr. 4292 Aslak Bolts jordebok., 1430-1439] | ||
*The 1852 edition is available online at the Nasjonalbibliotek, [https://www.nb.no/items/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2006111500039 Aslak Bolts Jordebog : Fortegnelse over Jordegods og andre Herligheder tilhørende Erkebiskopsstolen i Nidaros] | *The 1852 edition is available online at the Nasjonalbibliotek, [https://www.nb.no/items/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2006111500039 Aslak Bolts Jordebog : Fortegnelse over Jordegods og andre Herligheder tilhørende Erkebiskopsstolen i Nidaros] | ||
*A copy of the 1997 printing is available at the | *A copy of the 1997 printing is available at the FamilySearch Library: Jørgensen, Jon Gunnar. ''Aslak Bolts jordebok''. Oslo, Norway: Riksarkivet, 1997 {{FSC|729246|item|disp=FS Catalog book 948.4 R2b}}. | ||
== 1600s == | == 1600s == | ||
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*all male family members over age 12 | *all male family members over age 12 | ||
These records are available on microfilm at the | These records are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library with the titles {{FSC|308091|item|disp=Fogd og sorenskrivers manntall 1664-1666}} and {{FSC|54370|item|disp=Sogneprestenes manntall 1664-1666}}. Scanned images are online at the Norway Digital Archives with the title [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&archive_key=&jt%5B%5D=39 1663-1666 Church male census]. | ||
The | The baliff's census 1664-1666 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&jt%5B%5D=40 Bailiff's census for Norway] | ||
*1576-1945 [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/131037 various records for southern Norway] | *1576-1945 [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/131037 various records for southern Norway] | ||
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== 1700s/1900s == | == 1700s/1900s == | ||
'''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. Scanned color images are available on the Digital Archives with the title [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&archive_key=&jt%5B%5D=38 Census (manntall) 1701]. As of August 2019 the census at Digital Archives is only partially indexed. A black and white microfilm copy is available at the | '''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. Scanned color images are available on the Digital Archives with the title [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&archive_key=&jt%5B%5D=38 Census (manntall) 1701]. As of August 2019 the census at Digital Archives is only partially indexed. A black and white microfilm copy is available at the FamilySearch Library under the title {{FSC|290214|item|disp=Manntall 1701, Norge : avskrift av kongelig befaling av den 26de juli 1701}}. | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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'''Telemark''' | '''Telemark''' | ||
*1729 census: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&m%5B%5D=0805 Porsgrunn images] | *1729 census: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&m%5B%5D=0805 Porsgrunn images] | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|683662|item|disp=1730 Sjeleregister for Tinn prestegjeld, images}} | ||
*1725-1784 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=08 Sjeleregister for Eidanger, Hjartdal, Porsgrunn, Bratsbergkleiva, Kviteseid, Seljord, Tinn, images] | *1725-1784 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=08 Sjeleregister for Eidanger, Hjartdal, Porsgrunn, Bratsbergkleiva, Kviteseid, Seljord, Tinn, images] | ||
'''Aust-Agder''' | '''Aust-Agder''' | ||
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*1758 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=11 Sjeleregister for Rogaland, image and index] | *1758 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=11 Sjeleregister for Rogaland, image and index] | ||
'''Bergen''' | '''Bergen''' | ||
*1645 Census | *1645 Census {{FSC|654711|item|disp=Bergen city census/tax record, images}} | ||
'''Hordaland''' | '''Hordaland''' | ||
*1738-1811 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=12 Sjeleregister for Hamre, Haus, Hosanger, Seim, Kvam, Kvinnherad, Lindås, Os, Skånevik, Stord, Strandebarm, Jondal, Ullensvang, Suldal, Fjellberg, and Hamre, image and index] | *1738-1811 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=12 Sjeleregister for Hamre, Haus, Hosanger, Seim, Kvam, Kvinnherad, Lindås, Os, Skånevik, Stord, Strandebarm, Jondal, Ullensvang, Suldal, Fjellberg, and Hamre, image and index] | ||
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*1756-1803 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=15 Sjeleregister for Haram, Borgund, Norddal, Geiranger, Hjørundfjord, Sunnylven, Vanylven, Syvde, Volda and Ørsta, image and index] | *1756-1803 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=15 Sjeleregister for Haram, Borgund, Norddal, Geiranger, Hjørundfjord, Sunnylven, Vanylven, Syvde, Volda and Ørsta, image and index] | ||
*1664-1666, 1701 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&sc%5B%5D=mt&c%5B%5D=15 census for Møre pg Romsdal, image, index] | *1664-1666, 1701 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&sc%5B%5D=mt&c%5B%5D=15 census for Møre pg Romsdal, image, index] | ||
*1835, 1845 | *1835, 1845 {{FSC|618753|item|disp=Census for Kristiansund, images}} | ||
*1825, 1835, 1845, 1855 | *1825, 1835, 1845, 1855 {{FSC|618756|item|disp=for Kvernes parish, images}} | ||
'''Sør-Trøndelag''' | '''Sør-Trøndelag''' | ||
*1794-1827 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=16 Sjeleregister for Bjørnør, Fosen, and Nidaros, images] | *1794-1827 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=16 Sjeleregister for Bjørnør, Fosen, and Nidaros, images] | ||
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*1776 census for Ytterøy administrative district - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65881 Mandtal Over Alle Mennisker udi Ytterøens Tinglav Pro Anno 1776, index] | *1776 census for Ytterøy administrative district - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65881 Mandtal Over Alle Mennisker udi Ytterøens Tinglav Pro Anno 1776, index] | ||
*1791 census for Ytterøy - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65882 Local census 1791 for Ytterøy, index] | *1791 census for Ytterøy - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65882 Local census 1791 for Ytterøy, index] | ||
*1795-1797 | *1795-1797 {{FSC|633234|item|disp=Sjeleregister for Verdal, image}} | ||
*1797 Census for the local parishes Ytterøy and Mosvik - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65883 Mandtall Over Tiæneste Folkene og de Øvrige Menisker i Ytterøe og Mosvig Sogner Pro 1797, index] | *1797 Census for the local parishes Ytterøy and Mosvik - available at Digital Archives: [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65883 Mandtall Over Tiæneste Folkene og de Øvrige Menisker i Ytterøe og Mosvig Sogner Pro 1797, index] | ||
*1810 Census for Ytterøy - available at Digitalarkivet of Norway [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65884 local census, index] | *1810 Census for Ytterøy - available at Digitalarkivet of Norway [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/LFOT/65884 local census, index] | ||
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*1749-1805 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=19 Sjelergister for Ofoten, Ibestad and Astafjord] | *1749-1805 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=19 Sjelergister for Ofoten, Ibestad and Astafjord] | ||
'''Finnmark''' | '''Finnmark''' | ||
*1778-1813 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=20 Sjeleregister for Hammerfest, Kautokeino, Kistrand, Måsøy, Talvik, and Alta] | *1778-1813 [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources?s=&from=&to=&format=all&archive_key=&st%5B%5D=SJEL&c%5B%5D=20 Sjeleregister for Hammerfest, Kautokeino, Kistrand, Måsøy, Talvik, and Alta, image] | ||
'''Abroad''' | '''Abroad''' | ||
*Citizens in Copenhagen after the city fire 1728 - available in print and on microfilm at the | *Citizens in Copenhagen after the city fire 1728 - available in print and on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library: {{FSC|64273|item|disp=Kjøbenhavns Huse og indvanere efter Branden, 1728}} | ||
== 1800s == | == 1800s == | ||
'''1801''' The 1801 census was taken on 1 February is available {{RecordSearch|3733603|online}}, on | '''1801''' The 1801 census was taken on 1 February is available {{RecordSearch|3733603|online}}, on {{FSC|821682|item|disp=microfilm}} and {{FSC|108|item|disp=microfiche}} at the FamilySearch Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. The census is searchable at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1801 Digitalarkivet] and [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10814/1801-norway-census?s=209190711 MyHeritage] ($). Digitalarkivet has a page on [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/search-truncate searching with special search characters]. | ||
The census includes: | The census includes: | ||
*All family members | *All family members | ||
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'''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. The census is searchable at {{RecordSearch|4135961|FamilySearch}}, and at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1870 Digitalarkivet]. | '''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. The census is searchable at {{RecordSearch|4135961|FamilySearch}}, and at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1870 Digitalarkivet]. | ||
'''1875''' The census was taken on 31 December 1875. The index for this census is incomplete. Partial indexes are available at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1875 Digitalarkivet], [https://rhd.uit.no/indexeng.html The Norwegian Historical Data Centre], and {{RecordSearch|1529106|FamilySearch}}. This census is available on microfilm at the | '''1875''' The census was taken on 31 December 1875. The index for this census is incomplete. Partial indexes are available at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1875 Digitalarkivet], [https://rhd.uit.no/indexeng.html The Norwegian Historical Data Centre], and {{RecordSearch|1529106|FamilySearch}}. This census is available on microfilm at the {{FSC|404359|item|disp=FamilySearch Library}}. More information about this census is available at [[Norway Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records|Norway Census, 1875]]. | ||
'''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 is available at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1885 Digital Archives]. | '''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 is available at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1885 Digital Archives]. | ||
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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 census is available online at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1900 Digital Archives], the [https://rhd.uit.no/indexeng.html The Norwegian Historical Data Centre], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60604/ Ancestry.com ($)], and on microfilm at | The census is available online at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1900 Digital Archives], the [https://rhd.uit.no/indexeng.html The Norwegian Historical Data Centre], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60604/ Ancestry.com ($)], and on microfilm at {{FSC|365719|item|disp=the FamilySearch Library}}. A list of [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/abbreviations-census abbreviations] used in the 1900 census with their meaning is found at Digitalarkivet. | ||
'''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 | '''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 FamilySearch Library. However, it has been put online as a database at both the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] and [https://rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx The Norwegian Historical Data Centre]. More information about the census is available in the wiki article [[Norway, Census, 1910 - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | ||
'''1920''' The 1920 census became available in 2020 with indexing by the National Archives of Norway. Indexing for Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim has not been completed. Images are available online at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Digital Archives]. The completed indexes can be searched at the Digital Archives' site, [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1920 Search for persons in the 1920 Census]. | '''1920''' The 1920 census became available in 2020 with indexing by the National Archives of Norway. Indexing for Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim has not been completed. Images are available online at the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Digital Archives]. The completed indexes can be searched at the Digital Archives' site, [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1920 Search for persons in the 1920 Census]. | ||
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| 16b || Var De tilstede i huset natt til 1. desember (ja eller nei) Hvis nei, antagelig opholdssted? || Were you present in the house the night of December 1 (yes or no) If no, your usual residence? | | 16b || Var De tilstede i huset natt til 1. desember (ja eller nei) Hvis nei, antagelig opholdssted? || Were you present in the house the night of December 1 (yes or no) If no, your usual residence? | ||
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== Microform Indexes == | == Microform Indexes == | ||
Search available indexes before using the actual census records. The information in an index may be incomplete or incorrect. If you believe your ancestor should have been in the census, search the census regardless of what you find in the index. | Search available indexes before using the actual census records. The information in an index may be incomplete or incorrect. If you believe your ancestor should have been in the census, search the census regardless of what you find in the index. | ||
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Street indexes are available for major cities throughout Norway. To use one you will need to know your ancestor's address for the time period of the census. You may search parish registers, letters, and other such records to find the address. A street index can help you find your ancestor faster in the census. | Street indexes are available for major cities throughout Norway. To use one you will need to know your ancestor's address for the time period of the census. You may search parish registers, letters, and other such records to find the address. A street index can help you find your ancestor faster in the census. | ||
'''1801 Index''' All of the existing 1801 census has been indexed. (Holt and Dybvåg parishes in Aust-Agder county are missing; as well as Maridalen in Akershus county). | '''1801 Index''' All of the existing 1801 census has been indexed. (Holt and Dybvåg parishes in Aust-Agder county are missing; as well as Maridalen in Akershus county). | ||
Two indexes exist for each parish: the first is organized according to the names of the farms and the second according to the given name of each person living in the parish. Each county also has two indexes: one by given name and one by surname. To search the 1801 index, you will need to know the county in which your ancestor lived. These indexes can be found in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | Two indexes exist for each parish: the first is organized according to the names of the farms and the second according to the given name of each person living in the parish. Each county also has two indexes: one by given name and one by surname. To search the 1801 index, you will need to know the county in which your ancestor lived. These indexes can be found in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | ||
*Given names may not always be as complete as the name recorded in church records. | *Given names may not always be as complete as the name recorded in church records. | ||
*There were no standardized spelling. | *There were no standardized spelling. Most people spelled phonetically. Alternate spellings may use * as wildcard, or insert "|" between variant spellings. <br> | ||
*Ages could be incorrect. | *Ages could be incorrect. | ||
*Information may be incorrect. We do not know who gave the information to the census takers. | *Information may be incorrect. We do not know who gave the information to the census takers. | ||
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When you find your family in one census, search that same location in earlier and later census records for additional family members. Sources that may give street addresses for large cities in Norway include Church records of christenings, marriages, burials and probate records. | When you find your family in one census, search that same location in earlier and later census records for additional family members. Sources that may give street addresses for large cities in Norway include Church records of christenings, marriages, burials and probate records. | ||
A handout from the | A handout from the FamilySearch Library class, ''How to Search Census Records in Norway'' is available as a [[Media:SYLLABUS_Census_recod_Webinar_2014FS(1)_-_Copy.pdf|PDF file]]. | ||
== Signs and Symbols Used in the Indexes at the Digital Archives == | == Signs and Symbols Used in the Indexes at the Digital Archives == | ||