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The spelling of a name was determined by the recorder, so many variations resulted. (There were no standarized spelling)&nbsp; 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)&nbsp; 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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In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than ablolutly necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''According to&nbsp;the Norwegian law of 1687&nbsp;it states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth.'''&nbsp; This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800s children&nbsp;were usually christened&nbsp;1 to 3 days after&nbsp;the birth.&nbsp; Since the general&nbsp;belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others&nbsp;to perform christenings.&nbsp; During the middle ages&nbsp;education was given on how a person&nbsp;was to perform the christening.&nbsp; Flexibility was given concernng where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later.&nbsp; The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it&nbsp;could be performed&nbsp;anywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  
In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than ablolutly necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''According to&nbsp;the Norwegian law of 1687&nbsp;it states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth.'''&nbsp; This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800s children&nbsp;were usually christened&nbsp;1 to 3 days after&nbsp;the birth.&nbsp; Since the general&nbsp;belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others&nbsp;to perform christenings.&nbsp; During the middle ages&nbsp;education was given on how a person&nbsp;was to perform the christening.&nbsp; Flexibility was given concernng where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later.&nbsp; The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it&nbsp;could be performed&nbsp;anywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  


Etter at det ble åpnet for andre trossamfunn i Norge (Den første Dissenterloven fra 1845) gjelder dåpen som innmeldelse i et trossamfunn, f.eks. Den norske kirke. Mens ca. 96&nbsp;% av nyfødte i 1960 ble døpt inn i Den norske kirke, var prosentandelen 78 i 2003, noe som utgjorde ca. 44 000 døpte.<br>
Etter at det ble åpnet for andre trossamfunn i Norge (Den første Dissenterloven fra 1845) gjelder dåpen som innmeldelse i et trossamfunn, f.eks. Den norske kirke. Mens ca. 96&nbsp;% av nyfødte i 1960 ble døpt inn i Den norske kirke, var prosentandelen 78 i 2003, noe som utgjorde ca. 44 000 døpte.<br>  


To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How_soon_after_birth_should_a_child_be_christened_in_Norway?|click here]].
To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How soon after birth should a child be christened in Norway?|click here]].  


=== Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede]  ===
=== Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede]  ===
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A&nbsp; midwife was to report a living birth to Sunnhetskommisjonen/Helserådet (Health Department) within 8 days of the birth.&nbsp; Stillborn children or children who died shortly after birth were to be reported to the parish priest within 24 hours.&nbsp; The parish priest was to send his report to the Health Department once a month.  
A&nbsp; midwife was to report a living birth to Sunnhetskommisjonen/Helserådet (Health Department) within 8 days of the birth.&nbsp; Stillborn children or children who died shortly after birth were to be reported to the parish priest within 24 hours.&nbsp; The parish priest was to send his report to the Health Department once a month.  


=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections ===
 
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org.]
 
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:


[[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org.]  


[[Norway Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:


[[Norway Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Norway Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Norway Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


=== Records at the Family History Library  ===
=== Records at the Family History Library  ===
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