Denmark, Military Conscription Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Danmark, militærindkaldelser Rolls, 1789-1792

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1789-1792.

These records include conscription rolls for Denmark.

Record Content
The records usually include:


 * Name
 * Number
 * Birth place
 * Age
 * Residence
 * Height
 * Other remarks

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Name of your ancestor
 * Identifying information such as residence and age

Search the Collection
To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.

If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection image by image. ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the appropriate 'Udskrivningskreds' ⇒ Select the appropriate 'Amt' ⇒ Select the appropriate 'Lægd' ⇒ Select the appropriate 'År' which takes you to the images

Look at each image. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor.

Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 * If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
 * Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at FamilySearch Search Tips.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * These records are brief so it is easy to confuse individuals
 * There are often more than one individual with the same name.

Language Help
These records are in Danish. For help reading the records see the wiki articles:


 * Danish Word List
 * Denmark Language and Languages

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name.

Related Websites
Danish Military Levying Rolls

Related Wiki Articles

 * Denmark
 * Denmark Military Records
 * Denmark: Military Record Strategies
 * Denmark: Abbreviations in Army Levying Rolls

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