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*physical health; 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. Remember the census records are sceondary sources! | *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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'''''Aslak Bolts jordebok'' '''is a publication of the first census taken in Norway. It was taken about 1430 by Aslak Bolt (1377-1450) for economic reasons, as the Catholic church was in debt. The Black Death had ravaged the country, and several of the farms were left desolate; close to 2/3 of the Norwegian population perished. Properties were to be indexed so taxes could be assessed. The index includes the value of each property, taxes paid (or not), and the name(s) of the owners. There is also an index by given-name and place-name in the back of the book. This particular index includes names of estates (farms) that were under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop in Nidaros (now Trondheim city in Norway). This book does not include all the localities of Norway, but it does include properties in Northern Norway, Trøndelag, and the north west coast of Norway. The old Norse language is listed on the left page, and a translation to the modern Norwegian language is listed on the right page. | '''''Aslak Bolts jordebok'' '''is a publication of the first census taken in Norway. It was taken about 1430 by Aslak Bolt (1377-1450) for economic reasons, as the Catholic church was in debt. The Black Death had ravaged the country, and several of the farms were left desolate; close to 2/3 of the Norwegian population perished. Properties were to be indexed so taxes could be assessed. The index includes the value of each property, taxes paid (or not), and the name(s) of the owners. There is also an index by given-name and place-name in the back of the book. This particular index includes names of estates (farms) that were under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop in Nidaros (now Trondheim city in Norway). This book does not include all the localities of Norway, but it does include properties in Northern Norway, Trøndelag, and the north west coast of Norway. The old Norse language is listed on the left page, and a translation to the modern Norwegian language is listed on the right page. | ||
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*all male family members over age 12 | *all male family members over age 12 | ||
The 1664-66 census may also include the names of the younger boys.<br> | The 1664-66 census may also include the names of the younger boys.<br> | ||
Other census records from the 1600's were: | Other census records from the 1600's were: | ||
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<br>'''1701: '''This census was taken Sep 1701, and includs all males age 1 and older. Most cities in Finnmark County does not include the cities. Large portions of Agder county and "Østlandet" (eastern part of Norway) are lost. | <br>'''1701: '''This census was taken Sep 1701, and includs all males age 1 and older. Most cities in Finnmark County does not include the cities. Large portions of Agder county and "Østlandet" (eastern part of Norway) are lost. | ||
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'''Mid-1700s: ''' During this time period, a clerical census called a register of souls (sjeleregister) was taken. | '''Mid-1700s: ''' During this time period, a clerical census called a register of souls (sjeleregister) was taken. | ||
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*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. | 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. | ||
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*those living in the cities | *those living in the cities | ||
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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. This census is also available on the Internet at: | 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. This census is also available on the Internet at: | ||
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These censuses are available on the Internet as well, but the 1875 Census is not yet complete for the whole country. | These censuses are available on the Internet as well, but the 1875 Census is not yet complete for the whole country. | ||
An encoded version of the whole 1865 and 1900 censuses for Norway is now available for downloading via the Internet from the Norwegian Historical Data Centre (NHDC) as a complete or a 2% selection in SPSS format. The 1875 census is only available as a 2% selection.<br>Link to the project: [http://www.rhd.uit.no/koding/encodedcensuses.html www.rhd.uit.no/koding/encodedcensuses.html]<br> | An encoded version of the whole 1865 and 1900 censuses for Norway is now available for downloading via the Internet from the Norwegian Historical Data Centre (NHDC) as a complete or a 2% selection in SPSS format. The 1875 census is only available as a 2% selection.<br>Link to the project: [http://www.rhd.uit.no/koding/encodedcensuses.html www.rhd.uit.no/koding/encodedcensuses.html]<br> | ||
'''1870''' | '''1870''' | ||
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*If you do not find a family at the expected address, search the surrounding areas. | *If you do not find a family at the expected address, search the surrounding areas. | ||
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. | ||
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*[[Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
[[Category:Norway]] | [[Category:Norway]] | ||