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<big>[[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes. | <big>[[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes. If we include the three broad census record categories we can cover the time period from 1500's-1910. | ||
We usually use the term Census to include "skattemantall" which are records taken in connection with taxes; "manntall" which are records usually taken for military purposes and only includes males; and "folketellinger" which are records that include ''all ''persons of ''all'' ages. | We usually use the term Census to include "skattemantall" which are records taken in connection with taxes; "manntall" which are records usually taken for military purposes and only includes males; and "folketellinger" which are records that include ''all ''persons of ''all'' ages. | ||
Census records can provide information about a person's: | |||
*Name | *Name | ||
*age | *age | ||
*family relationships | *family relationships | ||
*year of birth | *year of birth | ||
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*physical health (deaf, dumb, mute, etc.) | *physical health (deaf, dumb, mute, etc.) | ||
*Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They provide information when records (or portions of | *Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They provide information when records (or portions of records) are missing. Generally, you will find more detailed family information in more recent censuses. The census records identify birthplaces beginning in 1865. Use the information with caution, however, since some information may be incorrect. Remember the census records are secondary sources! | ||
=== Census Records prior to 1600 === | === Census Records prior to 1600 === | ||
'''''Aslak Bolts jordebok'' '''is a publication of the first census taken in Norway. The census 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 had 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 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 northwest 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. The census 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 had 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 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 northwest 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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Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | ||
These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and also online at [http://www.arkivverket.no/eng/content/view/full/5462 Digitalarkivet]. Many of them are now found at Digitalarkivet in a searchable [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=&aar=&dagens=&emnenr=1 database]. | These records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and also online at [http://www.arkivverket.no/eng/content/view/full/5462 Digitalarkivet]. Many of them are now found at Digitalarkivet in a searchable [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=&aar=&dagens=&emnenr=1 database]. | ||
Other census records from the 1600's were: | Other census records from the 1600's were: | ||
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Most of these records have been lost, but they have been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire 1758 census is preserved. Some "Register of Souls" can be found in the parish registers. | Most of these records have been lost, but they have been preserved for some areas. Rogaland is the only county for which the entire 1758 census is preserved. Some "Register of Souls" can be found in the parish registers. | ||
Records fitting into the census category in this century, which can be searched as databases are found at this [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=&emnenr=0&dagens=&aar=17&alle=true Digitalarkivet] link. | Records fitting into the census category in this century, which can be searched as databases are found at this [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=&emnenr=0&dagens=&aar=17&alle=true Digitalarkivet] link. | ||
=== Census Records, 1800's === | === Census Records, 1800's === | ||
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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 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). | (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 Indexes === | === Census Indexes === | ||
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'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
*[[Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Norway 1875 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records]]{| style="border-bottom: rgb(187,179,190) 1px solid; border-left: rgb(187,179,190) 1px solid; background: rgb(245,250,240) 0% 10%; border-top: rgb(187,179,190) 1px solid; border-right: rgb(187,179,190) 1px solid; moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" width="100%" | ||
|- | <big>[[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes. | |||
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<big>[[Norway|'''''Norway''''']] </big>''<big>Census</big>'' <br>A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Norwegian government and by ecclesiastical officials for population studies and taxation purposes. | |||
We usually use the term Census to include "skattemantall" which are records taken in connection with taxes; "manntall" which are records usually taken for military purposes and only includes males; and "folketellinger" which are records that include ''all ''persons of ''all'' ages. | We usually use the term Census to include "skattemantall" which are records taken in connection with taxes; "manntall" which are records usually taken for military purposes and only includes males; and "folketellinger" which are records that include ''all ''persons of ''all'' ages. | ||
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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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'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||