Scandinavian Resources for Family Historians: Norway

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The information on this page concentrates on how to locate family history related records and information in Norway.

To trace family arriving in South Australia try our guide to immigration.  If family arrived in Australia after 1940 passenger lists may be found at National Archives, as passenger lists came under Federal jurisdiction after 1940.

Please note that these websites are not arranged in any particular order and some of them may not be available in English

While you are in the Library don't forget to check out our databases:

• Ancestry.com (library edition) - for onsite use only
• Find My Past - for onsite use only

Here are some suggested links that may be helpful.

Lutheran Church -- Norway

Norway -- History

Norway -- Kings and rulers

Norway -- Maps

To view a more general listing of Norwegian related material within the Library's collection click here.

Are you unable to come into the State Library of South Australia to undertake your research?  You may like to consider using our Ask Us service.