Denmark, Copenhagen City, Welfare Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of lists of persons receiving assistance and death records created by the Commissioners of the Poor for the years 1799 to 1864.

Reading These Records
These records are in Danish. For help reading the records see Danish Word List and Denmark Language and Languages.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The information varies by record. You may find any of the following in the assistance records:


 * Name
 * Assistance dates
 * Type and amount of assistance
 * Age
 * Birth date and place


 * Death date and place
 * Residence
 * Occupation
 * Names of parents, children or other family members

Coverage Table

 * Danmark. Fattigvæsen (København) Hovedmandtalprotokoller med register, 1799-1857
 * Danmark. Fattigvæsen (København) Dødeprotokoller, 1795-1864

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.

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.