Discover Your Norwegian Roots - April

Discover Your Norwegian Roots

April 10, 2025 | Live 2-Hour Course 3PM ET

Are you one of the 4.5 million Norwegian-Americans curious about your family history? Embark on a fascinating journey to discover your roots without ever leaving your house! This course reveals the surprisingly simple (and mostly FREE!) online resources that will ignite your ancestral search and bring your Norwegian heritage to life.

Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert

This live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert David A. Fryxell, you’ll benefit from:

• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
• Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
• PLUS - Registrants receive the digital Scandinavian Cheat Sheet ($9.99 value) FREE

Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for two weeks, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.

What You’ll Learn

Gain practical skills and insights to elevate your genealogy journey:

• Unearth Free Ancestral Gold: Discover a wealth of online resources and records—many absolutely free—to help you trace your Norwegian family tree.
• Pinpoint Your Immigrant: Learn how to identify your ancestor who first made the journey to America, and discover the Norwegian parish they called home.
• Norway's Story, Your Family's Story: Understand the historical and geographical context of Norway, exploring the reasons your ancestors might have left and the regions they inhabited.
• Decoding Your Heritage: Master essential Norwegian words and phrases to decipher genealogical records with confidence.
• The Secret of Norwegian Names: Unlock the mysteries of Norwegian naming patterns to navigate your family history like a pro.
• Vital Records: Your Family's Story: Learn how to locate your ancestors' vital records within the detailed parish registers.
• Census Treasures: Discover how to trace your family through Norway's comprehensive census records.
• Weaving the Past Together: Learn how to effectively use both church and census records to build a complete picture of your family's journey.
• Breaking Through Brick Walls: Explore alternative record sources and strategies when your research hits a roadblock
  …and so much more!

How You’ll Benefit

• Save Time: Learn efficient search strategies to locate your family faster.
• Unlock a World of Records: Whether you're a beginner or have already started your search, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the vast online resources available for Norwegian genealogy.
• Master Search Strategies: Learn effective search techniques to maximize your results and make the most of online records.
• Conquer the Challenges: Overcome common obstacles like Norwegian naming conventions, language barriers, and geographical complexities with ease.
• Identify Your Immigrant Ancestor: Discover valuable clues both in domestic and Norwegian records to trace your immigrant ancestor and their origins.
• Trace Your Family Back Generations: See how a few key facts can unlock your Norwegian family tree, potentially reaching back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Achieve Your 2025 Research Goals: Analyze existing records more effectively and forge a clear path forward in your genealogy journey.

Can’t attend live? No worries! All registered students receive access to the session recording for a full year, so you can revisit the material whenever it’s convenient for you.

Meet Your Instructor

David A. Fryxell is the author of The Family Tree Guide to Scandinavian Genealogy (Penguin Random House) and the founder of Family Tree Magazine. He continues to write for the magazine, now in its 25^th year, as a contributing editor and “Now What?” columnist. He is the author of eight books, including, MicroHistory and Good Old Days, My Ass!. He edited The Family Tree Guide Book and The Family Tree Guide Book to Europe. He has given genealogy presentations across the country, including in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and New Jersey, as well as online for Family Tree University. He has traced his wife’s Norwegian ancestors back to at least 1708.

Join us for this transformative live session and take your family history research to the next level.