Norway, Oslo, Census, 1901 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of census records for Aker, 1832-1836, 1840-1843, 1917, 1923, 1926, 1935, 1939, 1948, and 1954; and Oslo, 1901, 1908, 1921, 1923, 1928, 1935, 1948, 1954. On 1 January, 1948 Aker was incorporated into the city of Oslo from Akershus County.

The 1948 census is divided into two sections: one for Oslo, the second for Aker. The Oslo enumeration is arranged by street name and number while the Aker enumeration is divided into four sections (skuff) that correspond to the four neighborhoods of the city: Ullern, Vestre Aker, Østre Aker and Nordstrand. In each section the Aker enumeration is further organized by street name and number.

Municipal censuses were taken in the following years: 1899-1905, 1907-1910, 1912-1929, 1931-1938, 1940-1943, 1946-1949, 1951-1954. The archive reference number on Arkivportalen for the 1901 census is OBA/A-20057/Gbb.

Images of the following censuses are available on the National Archives of Norway's Digitalarkivet site:

Aker
 * 1832-1843
 * 1917

Kristiania / Oslo
 * 1883
 * 1899
 * 1901
 * 1902
 * 1903
 * 1905
 * 1907

Reading These Records
These records are in Norwegian. For help reading these records see the following guides:
 * Norway Language and Languages
 * Norwegian Language Information
 * Norwegian Word List

Collection Content
These records may contain the following information:
 * Person's name
 * Age or birthdate
 * Marital status
 * Residence
 * Occupation

How Do I Search the Collection?
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

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
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 the family.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use residence and names of parents to locate church records.
 * Use the birth year to locate birth records in the parish register.
 * Search the census for relatives living on the same farm or nearby.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Become familiar with Norwegian naming traditions to help identify your ancestor from others with a similar name. See Norway Personal Names 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.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the records of nearby parishes.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Norway.
 * Norway Guided Research
 * Norway Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

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