How to make those unfamiliar Norwegian letters on your computer keyboard

Hold down the "Alt" key while keying the numerical sequence listed for each of the letters below.  When you release the "Alt" key, the letter will appear.

Spelling variations

Norwegian as a language has changed quite a bit in the last century. The following are the most common spelling variations you may encounter in your research. When searching for information, try checking alternative spellings of farm or 'people' names based on these variations.