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*smallpox vaccination date
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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>  


=== Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede]  ===
=== Marriages [Viede., Vigde., Copulerede]  ===
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*date of probate if there had been a previous marriage
*date of probate if there had been a previous marriage


After the 1830s, the records also include the names of their fathers and birthplaces. <br>
After the 1830s, the records also include the names of their fathers and birthplaces. <br>  


Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married.  
Couples were usually married in the bride's home parish. Typically, the bride and groom were in their twenties when they married.  
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*As you go back in time you might find the name of wives husbands.
*As you go back in time you might find the name of wives husbands.


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Burial records may exist for individuals who were born before birth records and marriage records were kept.  
Burial records may exist for individuals who were born before birth records and marriage records were kept.  
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Registreingssentral for historiske data<br>Ekspedisjon Universitetet i Tromsø<br>N-9037 Tromsø<br>Norway<br>Telephone: 47 77 64 41 81<br>Internet: [http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no]  
Registreingssentral for historiske data<br>Ekspedisjon Universitetet i Tromsø<br>N-9037 Tromsø<br>Norway<br>Telephone: 47 77 64 41 81<br>Internet: [http://www.rhd.uit.no http://www.rhd.uit.no]  


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See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs.  
See [[Norway: Burials (Begravelse)|Burials (Begravelse)]] for information on burial customs.  
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*notes on behaviour and knowledge were given
*notes on behaviour and knowledge were given


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After 1830's the parents names were also listed  
After 1830's the parents names were also listed  
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=== Vaccination (Vaksinasjon)  ===
=== Vaccination (Vaksinasjon)  ===


During the lats part of 1700's smallpox vaccination was encouraged in Norway, and records of those vaccinated can be found in the parish register. In the early records the pastor listed all the children vaccinated on a particular day. These records may also list the person who performed the vaccination. After 1814 this information was sometimes added as a notation on the christening record. The main genealogical value of vaccination records is to show that a person resided in a parish at a given time.&nbsp; When the vaccination date is given in more than one record it can also be a way to verify that the person you have is the right one by comparing those dates.
During the lats part of 1700's smallpox vaccination was encouraged in Norway, and records of those vaccinated can be found in the parish register. In the early records the pastor listed all the children vaccinated on a particular day. These records may also list the person who performed the vaccination. After 1814 this information was sometimes added as a notation on the christening record. The main genealogical value of vaccination records is to show that a person resided in a parish at a given time.&nbsp; When the vaccination date is given in more than one record it can also be a way to verify that the person you have is the right one by comparing those dates.  


=== Arrivals/Departures (Innflyttede/Uttflyttdede)  ===
=== Arrivals/Departures (Innflyttede/Uttflyttdede)  ===
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Parish boundary maps can also be extremely helpful when determining which parish church records to search. They can also help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search more than one parish in a region.  
Parish boundary maps can also be extremely helpful when determining which parish church records to search. They can also help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search more than one parish in a region.  


 
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=== Barn fra andre trossamfunn (Children of other Denominations)  ===
=== Barn fra andre trossamfunn (Children of other Denominations)  ===
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Children of other denominations should be listed in the Lutheran church records up to 1969, but this did not always happen.&nbsp; Children of Jewish descent are usually not listed in the Lutheran church records. They are listed in their own records, which by law should have been reported to the Amtmann and Magistrat (county officials) yearly from 1846-1891.&nbsp; The County official was to bring the records to the State Archive, but unfortunately these lists are not complete.&nbsp; However, children of other denominations are always listed in the fødselsregister (Registers of Vital Statistics).<br>  
Children of other denominations should be listed in the Lutheran church records up to 1969, but this did not always happen.&nbsp; Children of Jewish descent are usually not listed in the Lutheran church records. They are listed in their own records, which by law should have been reported to the Amtmann and Magistrat (county officials) yearly from 1846-1891.&nbsp; The County official was to bring the records to the State Archive, but unfortunately these lists are not complete.&nbsp; However, children of other denominations are always listed in the fødselsregister (Registers of Vital Statistics).<br>  


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=== Fødeklinikker (Birth Clinics)  ===


=== Fødeklinikker (Birth Clinics) ===
Birth Clinick and homes were establised in the 1800's.&nbsp; They made their own archives of birth journals as well as birth indexes.&nbsp; The birth journals have been deposited in the byarkiv (City Archives) and the birth indexes are deposited in Statsarkivet (State Archives).  
 
Birth Clinick and homes were establised in the 1800's.&nbsp; They made their own archives of birth journals as well as birth indexes.&nbsp; The birth journals have been deposited in the byarkiv (City Archives) and the birth indexes are deposited in Statsarkivet (State Archives).


=== Jordmorprotokoller (Records kept by the midwife)  ===
=== Jordmorprotokoller (Records kept by the midwife)  ===
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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.  
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[[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
[[Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
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[[Norway Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
[[Norway Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  


[[Norway Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
[[Norway Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  


=== Records at the Family History Library  ===
=== Records at the Family History Library  ===
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Baptism, marriage, and burial records with entries from the last 80-year period are located at the local parish church. Occasionally, pastors delay sending their old church books to the archives, so some local parishes may have records that are older than 80 years. You may write in English to local parishes for information from this most recent time period. When writing, always include a self-addressed envelope with three international postage coupons.  
Baptism, marriage, and burial records with entries from the last 80-year period are located at the local parish church. Occasionally, pastors delay sending their old church books to the archives, so some local parishes may have records that are older than 80 years. You may write in English to local parishes for information from this most recent time period. When writing, always include a self-addressed envelope with three international postage coupons.  


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