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''Aslak Bolts jordebok'' was produced from the original book, from the Münchensamlingen (München Collection) in Riksarkivet in Oslo, and is in such poor condition that it is no longer available for the general public. | ''Aslak Bolts jordebok'' was produced from the original book, from the Münchensamlingen (München Collection) in Riksarkivet in Oslo, and is in such poor condition that it is no longer available for the general public. | ||
Jørgensen, Jon Gunnar.'' Aslak Bolts jordebok (Aslak Bolt's Land Book).'' Oslo, Norway: Riksarkivet, 1997. (FHL book 948.4 R2b) | Jørgensen, Jon Gunnar.''Aslak Bolts jordebok (Aslak Bolt's Land Book).'' Oslo, Norway: Riksarkivet, 1997. (FHL book 948.4 R2b) | ||
=== Census Records, 1664 to the Present === | === Census Records, 1664 to the Present === | ||
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The following types of information are in these censuses: | The following types of information are in these censuses: | ||
'''1664 to 1666: | '''1664 to 1666: ''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical and one civil. Generally, only the names and ages of the head of household and all male family members over age 12 are listed. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. | ||
'''1701'''<nowiki>: | '''1701'''<nowiki>: All male members of the family are listed by name and age. The census covers the rural areas only. The census is missing for some parts of the country.</nowiki> | ||
'''Mid-1700s: | '''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 are, listing all members of a family and all persons living with the family. 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. | ||
These censuses are also available on the Internet at:<br | These censuses are also available on the Internet at:<br>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar] | ||
After finding this site, click on "Folketellinger" (census) at the bottom of your screen. More information is continually being made available online; therefore, it is a good idea to search this site often. | After finding this site, click on "Folketellinger" (census) at the bottom of your screen. More information is continually being made available online; therefore, it is a good idea to search this site often. | ||
'''1801: | '''1801: ''' This census lists all family members and all persons living with the family, including their relationships, ages, and occupations. This census includes those living in the cities. It is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is typed and indexed by given name and farm name. This census is also available on the Internet at: | ||
[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar] | [http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar] | ||
'''1801 to 1865: | '''1801 to 1865: ''' Censuses were taken regularly between 1801 and 1865, but most of them were purely statistical. The census records that include more than statistical information have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. The type of information in these censuses varies a great deal. They are listed in the catalog under: | ||
NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR]. | NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR]. | ||
'''1865, 1875, and 1900'''<nowiki>: | '''1865, 1875, and 1900'''<nowiki>: In addition to the information given in the 1801 census, these later censuses also list a person's birthplace. Additional information includes:</nowiki> | ||
* School districts within each parish | * School districts within each parish | ||
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* Individual creeds, other than the national church | * Individual creeds, other than the national church | ||
* Number of domestic animals on each farm | * Number of domestic animals on each farm | ||
* Farm | * Farm production | ||
These censuses differ from one another in format but contain very similar information. | These censuses differ from one another in format but contain very similar information. | ||
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These censuses are also available on the Internet but are not yet complete for the whole country. If a given parish is not listed in one of the following Internet addresses, check the other internet address, where it will most likely be listed: | These censuses are also available on the Internet but are not yet complete for the whole country. If a given parish is not listed in one of the following Internet addresses, check the other internet address, where it will most likely be listed: | ||
Digital Archive:<br | Digital Archive:<br>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&tekst=meldingar] | ||
(This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the 1801 and 1900 censuses are complete for the whole country). | (This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the 1801 and 1900 censuses are complete for the whole country). | ||
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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: | '''1801 Index: ''' All of the existing 1801 census has been indexed. 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 Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
NORWAY, [COUNTY] - CENSUS - 1801 - INDEXES<br | NORWAY, [COUNTY] - CENSUS - 1801 - INDEXES<br>NORWAY, [COUNTY],[PARISH] - CENSUS - 1801 | ||
'''''''Later Census Indexes'''. | '''''''Later Census Indexes'''. There are additional indexes for various parishes. These indexes are usually organized by given name and surname. To see if there are indexes from the area you are interested in, check the Family History Library Catalog under one of the following:'' | ||
NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ||
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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. | ||
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