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*Geographical - based on the name of farm or house where they lived, such as Mundal (see [[Norway Personal Names#Farm Names|Farm Names]]) | *Geographical - based on the name of farm or house where they lived, such as Mundal (see [[Norway Personal Names#Farm Names|Farm Names]]) | ||
*Occupational - based on the person's trade, such as Smed (Smith) | *Occupational - based on the person's trade, such as Smed (Smith) | ||
===Online Tools=== | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname '''FamilySearch's surname experience'''] - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin | |||
=== Patronymics === | === Patronymics === | ||
[[File:Norway Patronymic Surnames.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Illustration of the derivation of Norwegian patronymic surnames]] | [[File:Norway Patronymic Surnames.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Illustration of the derivation of Norwegian patronymic surnames]] | ||