Norway Census, 1870 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Norway

What is in This Collection?
This census was taken on 3 December 1870 in selected coastal cities and trading centers (ladestder). The census was to include all persons living in the residence, including those temporarily absent or present.

The enumeration for the following cities are missing:
 * Farsund, Vest-Agder
 * Hamar, Hedmark
 * Hølen, Akershus
 * Kragerø, Telemark
 * Sandnes, Rogaland
 * Stathelle, Telemark
 * Stavanger, Rogaland
 * Vadsø, Finnmark
 * Vardø, Finnmark
 * Åsgårdstrand, Vestfold

The National Archives of Norway's record series for this collection is RA/S-2231/E/El, Folketellingen 1870.

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

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

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Residence on the date of the census

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 any new information to your records
 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if if 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

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

Citing This Collection
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