FINDING ROOTS AND PEOPLE IN NORWAY FAQ
Topics related to Genealogy and finding people living in Norway

1. GENEALOGY
How can I find my Norwegian roots?

2. FINDING & MAKING CONTACT WITH PEOPLE IN NORWAY
How can I find relatives in Norway?
How can I find a person living in Norway?
How can I find a penpal?



1. GENEALOGY

How can I find my Norwegian roots?

For a list of sites that will give you practical research tips
about searching for your roots, locating places in Norway, and historical
essays about Norwegian naming patterns go to:
http://www.norwayfamily.com/viewframe.asp?mappe_id=5117



2. FINDING & MAKING CONTACT WITH PEOPLE IN NORWAY

How can I find relatives in Norway?

You can call telephone information in Norway at +47 91500180. They can give telephone numbers and listed addresses for people living in Norway with a telephone. 
The Norwegian Folkeregisteret (Population Register) can give out addresses at their discretion, so if you have a special reason for contacting a Norwegian, like finding a close relative, you can contact them. You should have specific information about the person you want to find, such as the municipality where they were born and how old they are. You can call the Oslo office at +47 815 444 66, Monday to Friday between 9:00 - 3:00. You will hear a recorded message in Norwegian, but if you hold the line a person will answer as soon as possible. Or you can write them at:

Oslo Folkeregisteret
Hagegt. 22
0653 Oslo
Norway


How can I find a person living in Norway?

We are not aware of a comprehensive online database for people living in Norway. However, you can try telephone information in Norway at +47 91500180. They can give telephone numbers and listed addresses for people living in Norway with a telephone. 


How can I find a penpal?

For a list of people living in Norway seeking penpals go to:
http://guest.friendfinder.com/cgi-bin/w3com/starturl?/ff/jumpers/f11026.html
Then choose penpals, and Norway as a country

You can also try a Website run by the city of Poulsbo, Washington, USA, at:
http://poulsbo.net/penpals/index.htm


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