Denmark, Military Conscription Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records

Denmark

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains military conscription rolls for Denmark for the years 1789-1792.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Danish. For help reading these records see the following:
 * Denmark Handwriting
 * Danish Genealogical Word List
 * Denmark Language and Languages

Collection Content
The records usually include:
 * Name
 * Conscript number
 * Birth place
 * Age
 * Residence
 * Height
 * Other remarks

Digital Folder Number List
This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. This table describes the content of each folder of images in this collection. The Roll number refers to the original microfilming project sequence. The First Image and Last Image indicate the range of images for the item in each DGS folder. The Registration District indicates the military unit. Pre-1793 and post-1793 county names are given in the Pre-1793 County and 1793-1970 County columns. The conscription distict is listed in the Lægd column, Year indicates when the registration was made, and Book identifies the individual physical volumes.

The first film listed below was not included with this publication but images can be accessed from the FamilySearch Catalog by following the link in the Film column.

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * Name of your ancestor
 * Identifying information such as residence and age

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.

What Do I Do Next?
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.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Be sure to record the number assigned to your individual. It will be used again in later registrations
 * There are often more than one individual with the same name, so be sure to check and record the name of the head of household in your notes

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, Now What?

 * 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
 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name
 * 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

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.