Norway Census, 1801 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Norway

What is in This Collection?
This census enumerates all persons in Norway on 1 February 1801. The census is arranged by county, clerical district, parish. In the cities the census is arranged by street name, and in rural areas by district and farm.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Norwegian. For help reading them see Norway Languages and Norwegian Word List.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in this collection: • 2

Census Questions
With minor exceptions the forms are the same for the entire country. The questions in the first and last (7th) column are worded slightly differently. Bergen and Trondheim were divided into districts (rode), and Christiania was divided in quarters (qvarter).

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Person's name
 * Approximate age
 * Name of the farm or parish where they may be living

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.

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

 * Add the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

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

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Norge. Rentekammeret. Folketellingen den 1ste februar 1801, Norge

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Norway Census, 1865
 * Norway Census, 1875
 * Norway Census, 1891
 * Norway Census, 1900
 * Norway Census, 1910

Citing This Collection
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