April 21, 2026 — What's in a Name? Finding Your Norwegian Ancestors
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21 April 2026
Researching Norwegian ancestors can be challenging, but it becomes easier when you know where to look and how to think beyond the obvious. This presentation shares practical strategies and real-life case studies to help you make progress in your own research. Through these examples, you’ll discover how to extend your research beyond your direct ancestor to uncover hidden connections, how applying the Genealogy Standards broke through a 35+ year brick wall, and how a simple tool like Google Translate shed light on the Americanization of a Norwegian surname. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to tackle a long-standing puzzle, this session will give you fresh ideas and techniques to move your research forward
Read about presenter Kristina Gow Clever, CG
Kristina Gow Clever is a Certified Genealogist®, writer, speaker, and founder of Clever Genealogy in southern Alabama. She has written articles for the Minnesota Genealogist and The Quarterly Journal of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. Her passion for family history began in 1986 when she discovered that her father’s parents each lost a parent at a young age. She specializes in complex family history projects and DNA evidence analysis, managing dozens of DNA kits for relatives and clients across all major testing platforms. Her genealogy work spans multiple geographic locations including the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Germany, Mexico, Norway, and Scotland. Kristina serves on the webinar committee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists and Association of Professional Genealogists’ Professional Development Committee. She holds an AA degree in Liberal Arts, Genealogical Research Certificate from Boston University, and is a graduate of ProGen 42 and Certification Practicum 2.