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*'''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 | ||
*'''1836-1848''' [[Media:Oslo Emigration Extracts 1836 to 1848.pdf|Oslo Emigration Extracts 1836-1848]] (OCR .pdf, | *'''1836-1848''' [[Media:Oslo Emigration Extracts 1836 to 1848.pdf|Oslo Emigration Extracts 1836-1848]] (OCR .pdf, FamilySearch Library publication) | ||
*'''1850 and later''' [http://www.nagcnl.org/databases/?database=82 Norwegian Immigrants 1850 and later] at Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library ($) | *'''1850 and later''' [http://www.nagcnl.org/databases/?database=82 Norwegian Immigrants 1850 and later] at Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library ($) | ||
*'''1852-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3288472|Scandinavia, Mission Emigration Records, 1852-1920}} at FamilySearch - [[Scandinavia, Mission Emigration Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1852-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3288472|Scandinavia, Mission Emigration Records, 1852-1920}} at FamilySearch - [[Scandinavia, Mission Emigration Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
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'''1866-1920:''' During this time period 700,000 people left Norway on steamships. Most emigrants sailed to Hull, England; then traveled by train to Liverpool, England. From there they sailed to the United States and Canada. Steamships took only two to three weeks instead of three months, so emigration increased. However, emigration declined in the mid-1870s because of a recession in the United States. The numbers of emigrants to America had also been declining during the civil war years.<br> | '''1866-1920:''' During this time period 700,000 people left Norway on steamships. Most emigrants sailed to Hull, England; then traveled by train to Liverpool, England. From there they sailed to the United States and Canada. Steamships took only two to three weeks instead of three months, so emigration increased. However, emigration declined in the mid-1870s because of a recession in the United States. The numbers of emigrants to America had also been declining during the civil war years.<br> | ||
:'''Steam Ships:''' From 1865-1873 most Steam Ships travel arrangements were more organized. Most emigrants left Norway for Hull, England, from there traveled by rail to Liverpool where they left for ports in the United States and Canada. Steam Ships shortened the length of time from 3 months to about 3 weeks, and the number of emigrants increased. Over the next half century around 70,000 emigrants left Norway. During the Civil War and in the 1870’s when the unemployment rate was relatively high in the United States, the number of emigrants decreased. <br> | :'''Steam Ships:''' From 1865-1873 most Steam Ships travel arrangements were more organized. Most emigrants left Norway for Hull, England, from there traveled by rail to Liverpool where they left for ports in the United States and Canada. Steam Ships shortened the length of time from 3 months to about 3 weeks, and the number of emigrants increased. Over the next half century around 70,000 emigrants left Norway. During the Civil War and in the 1870’s when the unemployment rate was relatively high in the United States, the number of emigrants decreased. <br> | ||
:Many records are available, both in the United States and in Norway to trace immigrant ancestors who came to this country. The | :Many records are available, both in the United States and in Norway to trace immigrant ancestors who came to this country. The FamilySearch Library has a paper called “Tracing Immigrant Origins,” to help suggest sources one can use for all areas of immigration to the United States. <br> | ||
:Before the early 1870’s Quebec was the busiest port of arrival from Scandinavian ports. In the 1870’s with steam ship companies arranging travel, New York received the bulk of the immigrants. <br> | :Before the early 1870’s Quebec was the busiest port of arrival from Scandinavian ports. In the 1870’s with steam ship companies arranging travel, New York received the bulk of the immigrants. <br> | ||
'''1871-1875:''' 1,500 persons emigrated from Norway to Australia. The number of persons going to Australia later was much smaller. They settled mainly in South Victoria and New Zealand. Some Norwegians have settled in Argentina, and large numbers have settled in Canada. The majority, however, settled in Minnesota and North Dakota.<br> | '''1871-1875:''' 1,500 persons emigrated from Norway to Australia. The number of persons going to Australia later was much smaller. They settled mainly in South Victoria and New Zealand. Some Norwegians have settled in Argentina, and large numbers have settled in Canada. The majority, however, settled in Minnesota and North Dakota.<br> | ||
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After the mid-1860s, most Norwegian emigrants left through the ports of Kristiania (Oslo), Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger. The records of departures from these ports are called passenger lists. The information in these lists varies over time but usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, last places of residence, and destination. When a family group emigrated together, the list also contains the members' relationships to the head of the household. Passenger lists are available for most ports used by Norwegian emigrants. Most are indexed at least by the first letter of the surname. | After the mid-1860s, most Norwegian emigrants left through the ports of Kristiania (Oslo), Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger. The records of departures from these ports are called passenger lists. The information in these lists varies over time but usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, last places of residence, and destination. When a family group emigrated together, the list also contains the members' relationships to the head of the household. Passenger lists are available for most ports used by Norwegian emigrants. Most are indexed at least by the first letter of the surname. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of the following original records. The film numbers are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
NORWAY - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - [PORT]. | NORWAY - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - [PORT]. | ||
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Most Norwegian immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The Quebec passenger arrivals from 1865 can now be searched online at [http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/Pages/introduction.aspx Library and Archives Canada - Immigration]. | Most Norwegian immigrants to the United States arrived at the ports of New York and Quebec. The Quebec passenger arrivals from 1865 can now be searched online at [http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/Pages/introduction.aspx Library and Archives Canada - Immigration]. | ||
The Quebec, Canada list 1865-1873 is a supplement to the somewhat incomplete immigration records for this period. Aside from the regular listing of names with ages, occupations and nationalities, (Norwegians and others often listed as "aliens") there are several specific Norwegian lists which indicate an exact place of residence in Norway prior to departure. The entire set of records cover 1865-1900 and are also available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F67844 | The Quebec, Canada list 1865-1873 is a supplement to the somewhat incomplete immigration records for this period. Aside from the regular listing of names with ages, occupations and nationalities, (Norwegians and others often listed as "aliens") there are several specific Norwegian lists which indicate an exact place of residence in Norway prior to departure. The entire set of records cover 1865-1900 and are also available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F67844 FamilySearch library]. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of the records of all the major North American ports. All are indexed except for the port of New York. See [[United States Emigration and Immigration]] for further information about United States immigration records. | ||
==For Further Reading== | ==For Further Reading== | ||
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