Denmark Census, 1801 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Denmark

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
This collection is an enumeration of all persons in the Kingdom of Denmark on 1 February 1801. If you had an ancestor living in Denmark at this time you should check this census to see where they were living, information about their age, occupation and other members of the family or household.

What is in This Collection?
This is an every-name index to the 1801 census of Denmark. This index was created by MyHeritage from images provided by the National Archives of Denmark. This census was taken for the countries of Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Schleswig. The enumeration for Denmark was divided into three sections: Copenhagen city, other cities, and rural areas. This collection includes only the records for Denmark and Haderslev County in Schleswig.

The National Archives of Denmark has cataloged this census with Rentekammeret, Danske Afdeling, Dansk-Norsk Tabelkontor (Treasury Department, Danish Division, Danish-Norwegian Statistical Office) as the responsible government office. More information about the records created by this office can be found at the National Archives of Denmark's online catalog, Daisy.

What Can these Records Tell Me?
This census forms contain the following information.

Collection Content
For additional details about these records and help using them see Denmark, Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Digital Folder Number List
This collection contains a digital browse. Only the DGS numbers are displayed. This table lists the first item on each folder in this collection. The contents may be continued from the previous folder.

How Do I Search the Collection?
You can search the index or view the images. Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person you are looking for
 * The parish where the person lived

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
 * Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing this Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image.
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined.
 * Use the information to locate the individual in church records, if appropriate

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * Consider alternate spellings for names, such as Peder for Peter, and Maria for Maren
 * Law regarding surnames were not fully in effect at this time, so the person may be recorded with or without a patronymic surname
 * People enjoyed a higher level of personal mobility in Denmark than in other countries due to the easier terrain and a well-developed system of roads

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Denmark.
 * Denmark Guided Research
 * Denmark Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing this Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.