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Back to Portal Page [[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] | Back to Portal Page [[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] | ||
'''Beginning Norwegian Research'''<br> | '''Beginning Norwegian Research'''<br> | ||
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'''First<br>'''Begin with family and home sources. | '''First<br>'''Begin with family and home sources. | ||
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In order to trace your Norwegian ancestors back to Norway you need to have the name of the place where they lived, were born, or married in Norway. To find this information, you need an | In order to trace your Norwegian ancestors back to Norway you need to have the name of the place where they lived, were born, or married in Norway. To find this information, you need an understanding of what records are available both in the United States and Norway. As you search the sources discussed below, have these questions in mind: | ||
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*Was your ancestor in the U.S. by 1900, 1910, or 1920? (Censuses were taken these years) | *Was your ancestor in the U.S. by 1900, 1910, or 1920? (Censuses were taken these years) | ||
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*Was your ancestor married when he or she emigrated? | *Was your ancestor married when he or she emigrated? | ||
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