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Norwegian Roots -- Finding Family Members, Farms and Communities in Norway

Bygdebøker (Community History Books)

Bygdebøker are local histories of Norwegian communities published in Norway. Many of them include farm and family histories. Rølvaag Memorial Library has a large collection shelved in the Genealogical Materials Collection (in the Reference Room). Search Catalyst for the specific community you are interested in.

These materials are arranged alphabetically under DL576 and DL596 in Genealogical Materials. See also index listed below.

Norwegian Family Histories

Individual family histories may be found at the shelf locations CS919 (for families in Norway) or searched in the library's online catalog by using a subject or keyword search on the family name. For example: Aasland family. Some helpful tools are:

 

Sample Resources

DIS-Norge

Microform Resources

The microform resources are found on the 3rd (main) floor. Please feel free to ask for assistance with the microfiche and microfilm readers.

Find Books

The links here connect to St. Olaf Libraries resources. If you are not affiliated with St. Olaf or Carleton, search WorldCat to find a library near you or request items through your local library.

Useful Search Terms in WorldCat

Norway Emigration
[locale in Norway] Emigration

Tollefson family
Trygstad family, etc.