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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 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! | ||
== | == Records Prior to 1600 == | ||
=== Aslak Bolts jordebok === | |||
This the first census-like registration in Norway. It was made about 1430 by Aslak Bolt (1377-1450), Archbishop of Nidaros. The registration was made for economic reasons, as the Catholic church, which was the official religion of Norway at the time, was in serious debt. The Black Death had ravaged the country, and many farms were left desolate. Close to 2/3 of the Norwegian population had perished. | |||
Properties were registered so taxes could be assessed. The registration includes the value of each property, amount of taxes paid (or not), and the name(s) of the owners. There published version also includes an index by given-name and place-name. This index includes names of estates (farms) that were under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Nidaros. As the registration only applied to the archdioces of Nidaros it only include properties in Møre og Romsdal, Sør-Trøndelag, Nord-Trøndelag, and Nordland counties. | Properties were registered so taxes could be assessed. The registration includes the value of each property, amount of taxes paid (or not), and the name(s) of the owners. There published version also includes an index by given-name and place-name. This index includes names of estates (farms) that were under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Nidaros. As the registration only applied to the archdioces of Nidaros it only include properties in Møre og Romsdal, Sør-Trøndelag, Nord-Trøndelag, and Nordland counties. | ||
A printed version was produced in 1997 by the National Archives of Norway from the original manuscript in the Münchensamlingen (München Collection) in Riksarkivet in Oslo. The manuscript is in such poor condition that it is not available to the general public. In the print version the handwritten manuscript is shown on the left page, and a modern Norwegian language translation is given on the right page. | A printed version was produced in 1997 by the National Archives of Norway from the original manuscript in the Münchensamlingen (München Collection) in Riksarkivet in Oslo. The manuscript is in such poor condition that it is not available to the general public. In the print version the handwritten manuscript is shown on the left page, and a modern Norwegian language translation is given on the right page. | ||
*The original manuscript has been microfilmed and scanned by the National Archives of Norway and is available on the Digital Archive at [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/36327 RA, Riksarkivets diplomsamling, F13/F13b/L0013: NRA dipl. München papir, nr. 4292 Aslak Bolts jordebok., 1430-1439] | *The original manuscript has been microfilmed and scanned by the National Archives of Norway and is available on the Digital Archive at [https://media.digitalarkivet.no/db/contents/36327 RA, Riksarkivets diplomsamling, F13/F13b/L0013: NRA dipl. München papir, nr. 4292 Aslak Bolts jordebok., 1430-1439] | ||
*A copy of the 1997 printing is available at the Family History Library: Jørgensen, Jon Gunnar. ''Aslak Bolts jordebok''. Oslo, Norway: Riksarkivet, 1997 {{FHL|729246|item|disp=FHL book 948.4 R2b}}. | *A copy of the 1997 printing is available at the Family History Library: Jørgensen, Jon Gunnar. ''Aslak Bolts jordebok''. Oslo, Norway: Riksarkivet, 1997 {{FHL|729246|item|disp=FHL book 948.4 R2b}}. | ||
== | == 1600s == | ||
'''1664 to 1666: ''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical done by the local priest, and one civil done by the local bailiff. These are called "Titus Bülche" censuses. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. Finnmark county was not included. These census' are organized by farms. Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | '''1664 to 1666: ''' Two censuses were taken, one clerical done by the local priest, and one civil done by the local bailiff. These are called "Titus Bülche" censuses. These censuses cover the rural areas only. For some parts of Norway all or part of the census is missing. Finnmark county was not included. These census' are organized by farms. Originally these censuses only included males over the age of 12, but in the 1666 census younger boys may also be included. | ||
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*"Quægskatten" 1657/1658, which was a tax on cattle | *"Quægskatten" 1657/1658, which was a tax on cattle | ||
== | == 1700s == | ||
'''1701:'''This census was taken September 1701, and includes all males age 1 and older. This census did not include Finnmark County or cities. Large portions of Agder county and the eastern part of Norway are lost. Use the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Find Source] link on the home page to select the 1701 Male census under Censuses (male register) to list available records. | '''1701:'''This census was taken September 1701, and includes all males age 1 and older. This census did not include Finnmark County or cities. Large portions of Agder county and the eastern part of Norway are lost. Use the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/search/sources Find Source] link on the home page to select the 1701 Male census under Censuses (male register) to list available records. | ||
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*Citizens in Copenhagen after the city fire 1728 - available at the Family History Library: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/64273 Kjøbenhavns Huse og indvanere efter Branden, 1728] | *Citizens in Copenhagen after the city fire 1728 - available at the Family History Library: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/64273 Kjøbenhavns Huse og indvanere efter Branden, 1728] | ||
== | == 1800s == | ||
'''1801''' The census is available on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/821682 microfilm] and [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/108 microfiche] at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. The census is searchable at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1801 Digitalarkivet]. Digitalarkivet has a page on [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/search-truncate searching with special search characters]. | '''1801''' The census is available on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/821682 microfilm] and [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/108 microfiche] at the Family History Library. The microfiche version is a typed index by given name and farm name. The census is searchable at [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/search/1801 Digitalarkivet]. Digitalarkivet has a page on [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/search-truncate searching with special search characters]. | ||
The census includes: | The census includes: | ||
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Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available. A quick method is to type "1891 Census Norway" in the Keyword search box. | ||
== | == 1900s == | ||
'''1900''' The 1900 census was taken 3 December, 1900 and enumerates 2,315,654 individuals. All inhabitants were registered as to where they were at that time. The 1900 census also included data of individuals on Norwegians ships in harbors throughout the world and at sea. The census was kept on different forms. It contains 25,865 persons on 2,628 ships. Unfortunately, the 1900 census is not complete as some lists have been lost. | '''1900''' The 1900 census was taken 3 December, 1900 and enumerates 2,315,654 individuals. All inhabitants were registered as to where they were at that time. The 1900 census also included data of individuals on Norwegians ships in harbors throughout the world and at sea. The census was kept on different forms. It contains 25,865 persons on 2,628 ships. Unfortunately, the 1900 census is not complete as some lists have been lost. | ||
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'''1910''' The 1910 census includes 2,475,248 individuals and adds the full birth date. It has not been microfilmed and is not available at the Family History Library. However, it has been put online as a database at both the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] and [http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx The Norwegian Historical Data Centre]. | '''1910''' The 1910 census includes 2,475,248 individuals and adds the full birth date. It has not been microfilmed and is not available at the Family History Library. However, it has been put online as a database at both the [https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/ Digital Archives] and [http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_e.aspx The Norwegian Historical Data Centre]. | ||
== | == Indexes == | ||
Search available indexes before using the actual census records. The information in an index may be incomplete or incorrect. If you believe your ancestor should have been in the census, search the census regardless of what you find in the index. | Search available indexes before using the actual census records. The information in an index may be incomplete or incorrect. If you believe your ancestor should have been in the census, search the census regardless of what you find in the index. | ||
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NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | NORWAY, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CENSUS - [YEAR] - INDEXES | ||
== Searching Census Records == | |||
When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | When searching census records, it is important to remember the following: | ||
*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. Alternate spellings may use * as wildcard, or insert "|" between variant spellings. <br> | *There were no standardized spelling. Most people spelled phonetically. Alternate spellings may use * as wildcard, or insert "|" between variant spellings. <br> | ||
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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. | ||
[[Media:SYLLABUS_Census_recod_Webinar_2014FS(1)_-_Copy.pdf| | A handout from the Family History Library class, ''How to Search Census Records in Norway'' is available as a [[Media:SYLLABUS_Census_recod_Webinar_2014FS(1)_-_Copy.pdf|PDF file]]. | ||
== Signs and Symbols Used in the Indexes at the Digital Archives == | |||
In the transcripts there will occur signs and symbols which signify special relations in the original source or the electronically registered version: | In the transcripts there will occur signs and symbols which signify special relations in the original source or the electronically registered version: | ||
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(!!) signifies that this information in the source must be wrong for obvious reasons (!! alone in a field means that the information is missing) | (!!) signifies that this information in the source must be wrong for obvious reasons (!! alone in a field means that the information is missing) | ||
An asterik (*) after a piece of information, e.g. a surname, indicates that the information is not given in the original, but included by the registrator on the basis of the information regarding the surrounding persons in the source | |||
(E:) indicates that the following note is that of the registrator and not to be found in the source | (E:) indicates that the following note is that of the registrator and not to be found in the source | ||
[[Category:Norway]] [[Category:Census_records_in_Norway]] | [[Category:Norway]] [[Category:Census_records_in_Norway]] | ||