Meaning of word
My grandfather who immigrated from Norway in 1915 carried in his wallet until the day he died in 1994 a folded document with the title "Rodefeddel". It contains his name, date of birth 1894 and his parents names and is dated 1907. I cannot find the meaning of the word Rodefeddel. Is it something to do with confirmation?
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The word is "rodeseddel" (an "s" in the old writing looks much like our current-day "f"), and it's a type of military document whereon would be written a conscript's information. Rode = military unit, and seddel = document.
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@Linda Johnson_18 The word is new to me but I believe it is "Rodeseddel". I read that it means a document signed by the military enlistment official saying that the person has been released from the rolls, and is free to emigrate.
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Rodeseddel (s looks like an f in some old writing) is a document that shows a man has been discharged from military service and is free to travel. Considering he was only 13 in 1907 I suppose it must mean he was not required for military service at home and was allowed to travel somewhere else?
I think his confirmation date might also be included at least it was in the few examples I found when I was looking into this.
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He was actually drafted to report 1 April 1915 and then quickly immigrated to the U.S. Do you think it has something to do with being released to work since it is about the time of confirmation and he went to work after that. I have tried downloading the document, it is a jpg but it is rejecting it saying it is not a jpg. I have it on my family search tree with no problem. Peder Pedersen Kleven born 20 mar. 1893 Thank you all for your input, I was mostly curious...a problem we all have, that is why we are into genealogy!
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OK I finally tracked down the picture you uploaded.The 1907 date is for sure his confirmation.
It's here https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb10040809161088
But I would think the date of the Rodeseddel was later after he had satisfied his military obligation.
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Thanks Clifford. Interesting how he always carried it. Maybe like a draft card for the U.S. in the old days.
Thanks to all for your input. I am enjoying going thru all these things and putting them on Family Search for generations to come.
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I think he needed this thing to get on the boat to North America and he probably hung on to it because remember there were no birth certificates or driver's licenses back in his time.
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This makes sense! Thank you.
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