The Norwegian Roots Project exists to help the descendants of Norwegian emigrants—and anyone with Norwegian ancestry—trace their family history and understand their heritage. We aim for practical, clearly written, honest guidance: pointing you to the right records (many of them free), explaining the distinctive Norwegian farm-name system and the great emigration, and—especially on citizenship—giving a straight, current account rather than the false hope found on many sites.
Our guides are organised into six areas—research, emigration, surnames, citizenship, DNA and heritage travel—all reachable from the Start Here page.
The Norwegian Roots Project provides general information for educational purposes. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Citizenship rules are complex and change; verify your situation with the Norwegian authorities (the UDI) and qualified professionals before acting. Some links on this site are affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you; we only recommend resources we believe are genuinely useful, and we point to free and official resources, such as the Digital Archives, wherever they exist.