What’s in a Name? Finding Your Norwegian Ancestors

Researching Norwegian ancestors can be challenging, but it becomes easier when you know where to look and how to think beyond the obvious. This presentation shares practical strategies and real-life case studies to help you make progress in your own research. Through these examples, you’ll discover how to extend your research beyond your direct ancestor to uncover hidden connections, how applying the Genealogy Standards broke through a 35+ year brick wall, and how a simple tool like Google Translate shed light on the Americanization of a Norwegian surname. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to tackle a long-standing puzzle, this session will give you fresh ideas and techniques to move your research forward.