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<br>Emigration and immigration sources list the names of people leaving (emigrating) or coming into (immigrating) a country. Norwegian emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued. The information in these records includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, destinations, and places of origin or birthplaces. | <br>Emigration and immigration sources list the names of people leaving (emigrating) or coming into (immigrating) a country. Norwegian emigration records can be a useful source of genealogical information. They are usually found as passenger lists. There are also some records of passports issued. The information in these records includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, destinations, and places of origin or birthplaces. | ||
These sources can be very valuable in helping you determine where in Norway your ancestor came from. They can also help in constructing family groups. If you do not find your ancestor, you may find emigration information about your ancestor's neighbors. People who lived near each other in Norway often settled together in the country they emigrated to. | These sources can be very valuable in helping you determine where in Norway your ancestor came from. They can also help in constructing family groups. If you do not find your ancestor, you may find emigration information about your ancestor's neighbors. People who lived near each other in Norway often settled together in the country they emigrated to. | ||
==Online Databases and Resources== | |||
*'''1821-1850''' [http://www.nagcnl.org/norwegian-american-immigrants-1821-1850/ Norwegian American Immigrants in Vol. 1-5 1821 - 1850] at Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library ($) | *'''1821-1850''' [http://www.nagcnl.org/norwegian-american-immigrants-1821-1850/ Norwegian American Immigrants in Vol. 1-5 1821 - 1850] at Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library ($) | ||
*'''1825-1925''' [http://www.norwayheritage.com/queryyear.asp Ship Departure Index 1825-1925] at Norway Heritage | *'''1825-1925''' [http://www.norwayheritage.com/queryyear.asp Ship Departure Index 1825-1925] at Norway Heritage | ||