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=== Census Records, 1800's  ===
=== Census Records, 1800's  ===


The 1801 census lists:  
The 1801 census lists may include:
*All family members
*All persons living with the family
*Their relationships
*Ages
*Occupations
*Names of farms
*Those living in the cities


*all family members
The '''1801''' Census is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. This census is also available as a searchable database at [http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&katnr=1&emnenr=2&spraak=e Digitalarkivet]. You may do a search of the entire country or choose a county and parish.
*all persons living with the family
*their relationships
*ages
*occupations
*names of farms
*those living in the cities


The '''1801''' Census is available on microfilm and microfiche at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. This census is also available as a searchable database at [http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&katnr=1&emnenr=2&spraak=e Digitalarkivet]. Here you may choose a county, then the parish of your choice or you may do a search of the entire country.  
Censuses were taken regularly in '''1815, 1825, 1835, 1845 and 1855''', 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 may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog by entering the [Year] and the words Norway and Census in the keyword search box, such as 1891 Norway Census.


Censuses were taken regularly in '''1815, 1825, 1835, 1845 and 1855''', 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 found in the catalog under by entering [Year] Norway Census in the keyword search box.
The following statistical census records, which also contain names of individuals, are available by searching Digitalarkivet. Follow the links below to access them.  
 
The following statistical census records, which also contain names are available for searching at Digitalarkivet.  


*[http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=1&aar=18&dagens=&emnenr=14 1815]  
*[http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=1&aar=18&dagens=&emnenr=14 1815]  
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'''1865''' The 1865 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library. Searchable databases are found at [http://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no/ft/sok/1865 Digitalarkivet]. The records for Gol in Hallingdal, Oppland County is missing.  
'''1865''' The 1865 census has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library. Searchable databases are found at [http://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no/ft/sok/1865 Digitalarkivet]. The records for Gol in Hallingdal, Oppland County is missing.  


'''1870''' The 1870 Census was taken Dec 31, 1870. It only covers the cities and seaports. There are many cites missing: Hølen in Vestby, Åsgårdsstrand, Hamar, Stathelle, Kragerø, Farsund, Sandnes, Stavanger, Vardø and Vadsø.  
'''1870''' The 1870 Census was taken December 31, 1870. It only covers the cities and seaports. There are many cites missing: Hølen in Vestby, Åsgårdsstrand, Hamar, Stathelle, Kragerø, Farsund, Sandnes, Stavanger, Vardø and Vadsø.  


There are no indexes for this Census, so it can be very time consuming to search.  
There are no indexes for this Census, so it can be very time consuming to search.  
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Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available. A quick method is to type "1891 Census Norway" in the Keyword search box.  
Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available. A quick method is to type "1891 Census Norway" in the Keyword search box.  


It is being added to the databases at [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=1&aar=18&dagens=&emnenr=12 Digitalarkivet], where you will find a list of those currently available.  
It is being added to the databases at [http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebMeta.exe?slag=vismeny&fylkenr=&knr=&katnr=1&aar=18&dagens=&emnenr=12 Digitalarkivet], where you will find a list of those currently available.


=== Census Records, 1900's  ===
=== Census Records, 1900's  ===
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