Exploring Norwegian Genealogy – New from Family Roots Publishing

Family Roots Publishing has a new book in print and we’re very excited about it! Exploring Norwegian Genealogy is a Norwegian genealogy research guide, written in English, by the writing team of Liv Birgit Christensen, and Margaret H. Strand – a Continue reading Exploring Norwegian Genealogy – New from Family Roots Publishing

MyHeritage Releases Three Census Record Collections from Norway

The following news release dealing with the posting of the 1891, 1900, and 1910 Norway Censuses was received from my Friend, Daniel Horowitz, at MyHeritage. This is big news for those researching Norwegian heritage. 6.8 million new records from nationwide Continue reading MyHeritage Releases Three Census Record Collections from Norway

MyHeritage LIVE in Oslo, Norway Nov. 2-4, 2018 – Registration Now Open

The following announcement is from the MyHeritage blog: We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for MyHeritage LIVE — our first ever international user conference! MyHeritage LIVE will take place on the weekend of 2–4 November 2018 in Oslo, Norway Continue reading MyHeritage LIVE in Oslo, Norway Nov. 2-4, 2018 – Registration Now Open

New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of August 28, 2017

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT — This week, millions of new historic records were made freely available from the Netherlands, Kansas, Sweden, and Washington. Many more were published from Argentina, Italy, Louisiana, Paraguay, and South Africa! Continue reading New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of August 28, 2017

New & Updated Databases Posted FamilySearch: August 15, 2016

The following is from FamilySearch: New Collections Update: Week of August 15, 2016 SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The past two weeks have brought a few new large indexed collections, including New York passenger lists, English parish registers, and United Continue reading New & Updated Databases Posted FamilySearch: August 15, 2016

FamilySearch Databases Added or Updated From June 28 through August 8, 2016

The following databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org from June 28, 2016 to August 8, 2016 Location – Number of Indexed Records – Date Posted or Updated Australia, Tasmania, Migrant Files, 1945-1968 – Browse Images – 20 Jul Continue reading FamilySearch Databases Added or Updated From June 28 through August 8, 2016

Reactions to Instant Discoveries Made by Folks on the Streets of Oslo, Norway

A few months ago, I posted a blog with video capturing the reactions of people on the streets of New York City as they successfully made Instant Discoveries™ on MyHeritage. Now MyHeritage has done a similar video, this time on Continue reading Reactions to Instant Discoveries Made by Folks on the Streets of Oslo, Norway

MyHeritage Adds Over 32 Million Records from Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Finland, Dating Back to the Early 1600s

The following press release was written by MyHeritage.com staff: STOCKHOLM & OSLO, Norway & COPENHAGEN, Denmark & HELSINKI & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MyHeritage, the popular family history network announced today a market expansion initiative focused on the Nordic countries. Millions Continue reading MyHeritage Adds Over 32 Million Records from Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Finland, Dating Back to the Early 1600s

Scandinavian-American Genealogical Resources

Scandinavian-American Genealogical Resources is a straight-forward listing of resource pertinent to Americans and Europeans searching their Nordic ancestry. Resources are divided into five major Nordic groups, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish. Each group, of course, represents a home country. Continue reading Scandinavian-American Genealogical Resources

1940 U.S. Census Community Project Nearly Halfway Complete

The following news release was received from FamilySearch.org: 22 May 2012 – The halfway point for indexing the 1940 U.S. census is fast approaching. Congratulations and thank you to all of the volunteers participating in this unprecedented genealogical community effort. Continue reading 1940 U.S. Census Community Project Nearly Halfway Complete

Finding Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Time and again I have heard genealogists discuss the difficulties of researching their Scandinavian ancestors. Having, myself, a line of Norwegian ancestors I can attest to the difficulties sometimes found in this research. However, author Dr. Penelope Christensen, in Finding Continue reading Finding Your Scandinavian Ancestors

New Indexing Projects at beta.FamilySearch.org for the Holidays

The following was received from Paul Nauta, With FamilySearch: FamilySearch volunteers have some exciting new indexing projects to work on during this holiday season. Recently released projects include records from Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Jamaica, Nicaragua, and the United States. There Continue reading New Indexing Projects at beta.FamilySearch.org for the Holidays

Over 2M Records From 6 Countries Just Posted at Beta.FamilySearch.org

The following news release was received from Paul Nauta At FamilySearch.org: October 27, 2010: People with ancestors from Ghana now have free online access to valuable census records, the first images from that African country to be published on FamilySearch. Continue reading Over 2M Records From 6 Countries Just Posted at Beta.FamilySearch.org

FamilySearch Indexing Updates

28 September 2009: Volunteers with Rhode Island roots will be excited about the new indexing projects this week. The Rhode Island 1905 and 1935 State Censuses were added. New international projects for Argentina, Germany, Philippines, Spain, and the U.K. were Continue reading FamilySearch Indexing Updates