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Census records can provide information about: | Census records can provide information about: | ||
*Name | *Name | ||
*age | *age | ||
*family | *family relationships | ||
*year of birth | *year of birth | ||
*birthplace | *birthplace | ||
*property | *property | ||
*deaf, dumb, mute, etc | *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. | *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. | ||
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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. 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'' 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. | ||
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'''1664 to 1666: ''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical and one civil. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. <br> | '''1664 to 1666: ''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical and one civil. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. <br> | ||
Information given: | Information given: | ||
*names and ages of the head of household | *names and ages of the head of household | ||
*all male family members over age 12 | *all male family members over age 12 | ||
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<br>'''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> | |||
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'''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. | |||
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>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/] | <br>These censuses are also available on the Internet at:<br>[http://digitalarkivet.uib.no http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/] | ||
After finding this site click on english at the top left side, and then choose a census from the blue bar at the top of the page and you may choose 1801, 1865, 1875 (not complete), and 1900 census, or click on "Database Selector", then choose "Folketellinger" (census) from the Source category drag down tab, then choose the year from the sub-category tab, and a list of what is availabe will appear. 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 english at the top left side, and then choose a census from the blue bar at the top of the page and you may choose 1801, 1865, 1875 (not complete), and 1900 census, or click on "Database Selector", then choose "Folketellinger" (census) from the Source category drag down tab, then choose the year from the sub-category tab, and a list of what is availabe will appear. More information is continually being made available online; therefore, it is a good idea to search this site often. | ||
'''1801: ''' This census lists all family members | '''1801: ''' | ||
This census lists: | |||
* all family members | |||
*all persons living with the family | |||
*their relationships | |||
*ages | |||
*occupations | |||
*names of farms | |||
*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: | |||
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'''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: | '''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: | ||
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'''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> | '''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> | ||
<br> | Additional information found in these census is:<br>School districts within each parish | ||
*Indexes to farms and localities | *Indexes to farms and localities | ||
*Individual creeds, other than the national church | *Individual creeds, other than the national church | ||
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[http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no] | [http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no] | ||
(This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the | (This 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 1801 census for Holt and Dybvåg in Aust Agder county, | ||
and Maridalen in Akershus county are missing). | |||
Census records are often available for various cities in Norway, such as an 1891 census for Bergen and an 1885 census for Fredrikstad. Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available at the Family History Library. | Census records are often available for various cities in Norway, such as an 1891 census for Bergen and an 1885 census for Fredrikstad. Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available at the Family History Library. | ||
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'''''''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:'' | '''''''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 | ||
=== Searching Census Records === | === Searching Census Records === | ||
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*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. Most people spelled phonetically. | *There were no standardized spelling. Most people spelled phonetically. | ||
*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. | ||
*Spellings of place names may vary. | *Spellings of place names may vary. | ||
*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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[[Category:Norway]] | [[Category:Norway]] | ||