Genealogy
Explore Your Scandinavian Roots
At Solglyt Lodge, we occasionally offer genealogy workshops to help you discover your family history. Learn how to trace your ancestors and navigate valuable research tools with support from the Alberta Genealogical Society.
For the most up-to-date information on genealogy resources and programs, members can log into Sons of Norway’s genealogy section.
If you’re just getting started, we recommend using this updated beginner’s guide. This practical 10-page resource provides helpful background on Norwegian–North American immigration, along with insights into Norwegian naming traditions and geographic references.
Helpful Online Resources
- Norway Digital Archives: https://www.arkivverket.no/en
- FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/en/
- Norwegian Genealogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorwegianGenealogy/
- North and South Dakota Norwegians – Genealogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/480544762050074/
Language Support for Genealogy
Visitors to Norwegian in 5 Minutes a Month often ask about the Norwegian alphabet and genealogy-related vocabulary. To help, additional resources have been created—including a dedicated lesson on genealogical terms:
