bygdebok translation

I am attempting to read a section of Bygdebok for Alenfit: "Bygda og Folket i Eldre Tid"...written in nynorsk. I expect to make many requests for help here, while hoping to gain some proficiency. Here is a sentence...I get the general meaning, going to glosbe.com for translations, but am asking speakers of norwegian what you think it says: "Truleg har dei vore veidefolk og levt av jakt og fiske og fangst, og ferdast i kring utan å vere bufaste." Any help is appreciated. I have 32 pages of this to translate to english. I have several years of german study, would feel very accomplished to be able to read norwegian.