Norway, Oslo, Census, 1901 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1832-1954.

Census records for Aker, 1832-1954; and Oslo, 1901-1954.

Record Content
Census records may contain the following information:
 * Full name of parents and children
 * Age or birthdate of all family members
 * Residence or farm name
 * Last place of residence
 * Occupation
 * Description of farm animals and/or produce
 * Value of land

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor’s name
 * Parish of residence
 * Farm or town name of family residence
 * Names of family members
 * Approximate birth date

Search the Collection
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the “Archive (Author)” category ⇒ Select the “Series and title” category ⇒ Select the “Volume and year” category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Norwegian. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:
 * Norway Language and Languages
 * Norwegian Language Information
 * Norwegian Word List

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:


 * Use residence and names of parents to locate church and land records.
 * Use the birth year to locate birth records in the parish register.
 * Use the parent’s birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Become familiar with Norwegian naming traditions to help identify your ancestor from others with a similar name. See Norway Names Personal for more information on naming traditions.
 * Many individuals have the same name. Compare the names and the residences to make sure you have the correct person or family. Place of residence is key in finding your ancestor in Norway.
 * Search the census for relatives living on the same farm or nearby.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the records of nearby parishes.

General Information about These Records

 * Physical description or format of the original material
 * History of the record
 * Why the record was created
 * Reliability of the information in the record
 * Percentage of the population covered in the record
 * Preservation quality of the record

Related Websites

 * The National Archives of Norway
 * Parish Registers of Norway

Related Wiki Articles

 * Norway Genealogy
 * Norway Online Genealogy Records
 * Oslo County, Norway Genealogy

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