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-'''Collection Time Period<br>'''This census was taken on 31 December 1875.
+This census was taken on 31 December 1875.
-'''Population Coverage'''
+<br>'''1885'''
-This census includes 99% of the population.
-'''Collection History'''<br>The 1875 census was conducted beginning December 31, 1875 and all the information recorded should pertain to that date even though some information was gathered at a later date.
-'''Why was this collection created?'''<br>The Norwegian government created the census primarily as a source of statistical information on Norway’s population.
-'''Collection Reliability'''<br>The 1875 census is fairly reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant and the care of the census enumerator. Information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or by a neighbor. As a result, some information may have been incorrect.
-'''Collection Description'''<br>The census is handwritten on printed forms. It is arranged by county, clerical district, farm number and residence. The original records are preserved in the regional archives throughout Norway. The records have all been microfilmed.
-'''Collection Content'''<br>Important genealogical facts in the 1875 census:<br>• Full name<br>• Gender<br>• Role in the household<br>• Marital status<br>• Occupation<br>• Year of birth<br>• Place of birth<br>• Citizenship<br>• Religion<br>• If the residence is on a farm it lists information about crops and animals
-'''How to Use the Collection''' <br>The 1875 census is a good source to quickly identify a family group since it lists who is in the household and how they are related. Use the place of residence, birthplace and date of each person to search for other types of records such as church records.<br><br>'''1885'''
 Just like the 1870 Census this Census is also only for the cities and seaports, but it has an index!&nbsp; There were different forms used for the Lapps, Kveins, Finns, and persons of mixed nationalities.
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 (This site is in both Norwegian and English and includes several of the censuses for Norway, but only the&nbsp;1900 census&nbsp;is complete for the whole country.&nbsp; The 1801 census for Holt and Dybvåg in Aust Agder county,and Maridalen in Akershus county are missing).
 Census records are often available for various cities in Norway, such as an 1891 census for Bergen and an 1885 census for Fredrikstad. Not all of these censuses have been microfilmed, but you may consult the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available.
 === Census Indexes  ===