This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margitnysetvoldbakke Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3318.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have to agree with Brian on this one. If she was adopted, any surname was possible. I would suggest you get a good Norwegian-American Dictionary. Otto Jorgenson has a great site online also here: http://home.online.no/~otjoerge/files/word.htm We were all new at onetime and now love to help others when we are able. First thing to learn is to be open to all suggestions and remember that genealogy is based on facts. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.