Early bird pricing is ending on 13 January! Get the lowest possible price for the world's premier family discovery event.
Explore your Norwegian heritage
Commemorate 200 years of Norwegian migration to North America
On July 4, 1825, a group of 52 Norwegians set sail on the ship Restauration to make the first organized migration from Norway to North America.
Read more ›
Automated family tree builder
As you add information, we’ll search for ancestor connections.
Start your tree ›Search for ancestors in Scandinavian records
FamilySearch experiences
Choose an option below to learn more about what’s available. And yes, it’s all free.
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch has been connecting families for over 100 years.
13.2B
Searchable names in historical records
601K
Digital books online
6,614
FamilySearch locations
5.7B
Digital images published
32.5M
Monthly visits
1.7B
People in the FamilySearch Family Tree
Help and learning resources
Choose an option below to begin or continue your own family history journey.
Getting started on FamilySearch
Choose an activity to start learning more about your family story.
View activitiesFind Norwegian genealogy resources
Find out what historical records are available on FamilySearch for your region of Norway using the wiki.
Visit the wikiLocal FamilySearch centers
Find a center near you. Volunteers can provide personalized help to guide you on your next steps.
Find a center