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Best Norwegian Genealogy Websites

Diana Crisman Smith November 13, 2014 updated on August 18, 2017

Don’t let language barriers and place-name problems keep you from researching Norwegian records. Instead, take in these six top websites for discovering your...

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Best Continental European Genealogy Websites

David A. Fryxell July 23, 2014 updated on August 18, 2017

Whether your ancestors lived in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands or Russia, these websites can help you learn more about your mainland European roots. ArkivDigital...

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Best Continental European Genealogy Websites of 2013

David A. Fryxell July 18, 2013 updated on August 18, 2017

Avotaynu The new Anthology of Jewish Genealogy here compiles more than 2,900 articles from the journal Avotaynu (1985-2011); access costs $35. Still free here...

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Ragnarok and a Hard Place: Loki’s Thorny Family Tree

Vanessa Wieland November 3, 2017 updated on November 3, 2017

Ragnarok will be a family affair for Loki Laufeyson. Let's explore how Marvel's spin on the trickster god's family tree stacks up against Norse mythology.

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101 Best Websites 2010: Continental Europe Research

David A. Fryxell June 15, 2010 updated on March 23, 2012

Look here for ancestors in Continental Europe.

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World Tree

Sunny McClellan Morton December 15, 2009 updated on October 27, 2017

A revolutionary project to build family trees in
Norway could mean a new way of doing genealogy for everyone.

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Norway Resources

David A. Fryxell August 1, 2000 updated on August 18, 2017

Get started tracing your norsk ancestors with our research resources.

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True North

David A. Fryxell August 1, 2000 updated on August 18, 2017

Got Viking ancestry in your veins? Follow our six steps to start finding your Scandinavian roots.

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DNA Fact or Science Fiction? 6 Myths Explained

Diahan Southard February 16, 2019 updated on February 15, 2019

There is a lot of misinformation and half-truths floating around about taking a DNA test. Before you spit or swab, discover the truth behind 6 common genetic genealogy myths...

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5 Essential Facts to Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Diana Crisman Smith February 15, 2019 updated on February 13, 2019

Before you start researching overseas, gather these five important facts about your Scandinavian ancestors.

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Top Records and Resources for Scandinavian Research

Author: Diana Crisman Smith February 15, 2019 updated on February 14, 2019

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have many wonderful records for genealogical research. If you're looking to dig deeper, here are a few additional sites and sources for Scandinavian...

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